2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero (200 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 513 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero (329 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Freelander | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 2095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
