2009 Audi A4 vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2009 Audi A4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 410 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Audi A4 (285 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A4 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
