2003 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2003 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2003 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Volvo V70. (138 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 360 kg more than 2003 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo V70. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo V70.
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2003 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2003 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
Model | Pajero | V70 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2971 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |