2007 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2007 Seat Altea 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 Mitsubishi Pajero (201 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 581 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Seat Altea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer significantly more control. 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 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
| Model | Pajero | Altea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1504 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
