2002 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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2002 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Chevrolet |
Model | Pajero | Colorado |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |