2004 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero (176 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 868 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
| Model | Pajero | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
