1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 123 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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, both vehicles can yield 255 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Discovery | Pajero |
Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |