Nissan Patrol 1998 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 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: | 130 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 292 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.4 seconds | 17.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Patrol engine produces 5 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, but torque is 40 NM less than Mitsubishi Pajero. Despite the higher power, Nissan Patrol reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 12.4 | |
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The Nissan Patrol is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Patrol consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means that by driving the Nissan Patrol over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 95 litres | 92 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Patrol 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: | 420'000 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 Mitsubishi Pajero engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 13 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Pajero might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Nissan Patrol engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.88 m | |
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Nissan Patrol is larger, but slightly lower. Nissan Patrol is 26 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 14 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Patrol is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 605 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. Despite its longer length, Nissan Patrol has 475 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Pajero. This could mean that the Nissan Patrol uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Patrol is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Pajero. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 3600 | |
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