1984 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.
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, 2009 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero. (202 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Pajero | Murano |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
