2007 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2008 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2008 Nissan Murano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 Nissan Murano.
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 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Murano. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2008 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Pajero | Murano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 82 L |
