2001 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2001 Saab 9-X
To start off, both 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2001 Saab 9-X were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Saab 9-X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saab 9-X (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero. (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saab 9-X should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Saab 9-X weights approximately 30 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Saab 9-X (350 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Saab 9-X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2001 Saab 9-X | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Saab |
| Model | Pajero | 9-X |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
