2004 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2004 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2004 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Xterra (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero. (176 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 76 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
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, 2004 Nissan Xterra (274 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2004 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Pajero | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
