2002 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2002 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2002 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero (118 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Toyota RAV4. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Because 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota RAV4. 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 Toyota RAV4 (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2002 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Pajero | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
