2008 Jeep Compass vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2008 Jeep Compass is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 26 kg more than 2008 Jeep Compass.
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, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Compass | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Compass | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 75 L |
