2011 Volvo XC90 vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC90 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC90 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 615 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero. 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo XC90 | 2010 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Volvo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | XC90 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4808 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
