Suzuki Vitara 1991 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 292 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
| Suzuki Vitara engine produces 28 HP less power than Mitsubishi Pajero, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Mitsubishi Pajero. Despite less power, Suzuki Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 12.4 | |
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The Suzuki Vitara is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Suzuki Vitara consumes 4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means that by driving the Suzuki Vitara over 15,000 km in a year you can save 600 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 92 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Pajero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Grand Vitara, Suzuki Baleno | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Vitara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.88 m | |
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Suzuki Vitara is smaller. Suzuki Vitara is 67 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Vitara is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 1080 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2050 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero has more luggage space. Suzuki Vitara has 500 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Pajero. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Vitara is 1 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means Suzuki Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Suzuki Vitara, so Mitsubishi Pajero quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 4600 | |
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