1990 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 137 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero. (201 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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1990 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Pajero | Jetta |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2477 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4554 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1458 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2578 mm |