2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 480 kg more than 2012 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 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Discovery | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2790 mm |
