Lexus LX 1998 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 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: | 234 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 292 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LX engine produces 109 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, whereas torque is 142 NM more than Mitsubishi Pajero. Thanks to more power Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 7.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.0 | 12.5 | |
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The Mitsubishi Pajero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LX could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 92 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 850 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GX | 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. Lexus LX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
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Lexus LX is larger, but lower. Lexus LX is 19 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 16 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 541 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2510 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Pajero. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`112 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 2400 | |
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