2010 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero. (199 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero. 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (370 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Porsche Cayenne | 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Porsche | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cayenne | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 71 L |
