2008 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 251 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. 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 (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Pajero | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3198 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |