1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Corvette and 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (201 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 143 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero. (201 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corvette | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
