1989 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 1989 Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero and 1989 Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Rover Range Rover (185 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Range Rover weights approximately 386 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Rover Range Rover (319 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero. (201 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mitsubishi Pajero | 1989 Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Rover |
| Model | Pajero | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
