2001 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2001 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2001 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Primera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Primera weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Because 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Primera. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2001 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Pajero | Primera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
