2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 480 kg more than 1990 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero. (201 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1990 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Pajero |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2477 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |