2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2009 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (158 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 592 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ridgeline | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
