2002 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2000 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 42 kg more than 2000 Plymouth Voyager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Plymouth Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2000 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Plymouth |
| Model | Pajero | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
