1996 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 1996 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero and 1996 Nissan Terrano were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Terrano (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. (98 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Terrano should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 120 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Terrano. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero | 1996 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Pajero | Terrano |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
