2001 Daihatsu Move vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Move is newer by 11 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, 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 787 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daihatsu Move. 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, 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero (201 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Move | 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Move | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
