1996 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 679 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
| Model | Pajero | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2743 mm |
