2009 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 242 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Because 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pajero | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1404 mm |
