2005 Lada Niva vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2005 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 698 kg more than 2005 Lada Niva. 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lada Niva | 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
Model | Niva | Pajero |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1908 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 74 L |