2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 68 kg more than 2007 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (280 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Pajero |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2476 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 131 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1990 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |