2008 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2008 Saturn Aura
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2008 Saturn Aura were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Aura. (219 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Aura.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Saturn Aura. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero (329 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Aura. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Aura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2008 Saturn Aura | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Saturn |
| Model | Pajero | Aura |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |
