2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (201 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (314 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
| Model | LR2 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
