2007 Lexus RX vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2007 Lexus RX and 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus RX (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (201 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus RX weights approximately 510 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lexus RX (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (314 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus RX | 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Lexus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RX | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 71 L |
