2001 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 348 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2001 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero has manual transmission. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Freelander | 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Freelander | Pajero |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1908 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |