1999 BMW Z8 vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 1999 BMW Z8 and 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 BMW Z8.
Because 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 BMW Z8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z8 | 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Z8 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
