1986 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 1986 Peugeot 309
To start off, both 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero and 1986 Peugeot 309 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 309. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 752 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 309. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Peugeot 309. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero (201 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 309. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 309.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero | 1986 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Pajero | 309 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
