2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Commander and 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Commander | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3198 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2270 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
