2002 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, both 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2002 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero. (118 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 521 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero. 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 2002 Opel Omega. 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 Opel Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Pajero | Omega |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
