2010 Mazda 5 vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2010 Mazda 5 and 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero (163 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 5. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 5 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 5. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 5 | 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 5 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1631 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |
