2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2009 GMC Acadia and 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 895 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Acadia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (367 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Acadia | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 88 L |
