2002 Holden Frontera vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2002 Holden Frontera and 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Frontera should accelerate faster than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 142 kg more than 2002 Holden Frontera.
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, 2002 Holden Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Frontera | 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Holden | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Frontera | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
