2012 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2012 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 28 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Because 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Altima. (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Altima. 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Pajero | Altima |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 76 L |
