BMW 5 series 1981 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 1991
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 211 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Mitsubishi Pajero. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 470'000 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: | 24 years | 40 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Space Wagon | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Pajero 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: | 4.62 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.86 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 4 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 44 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 1080 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 1080 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2050 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 2`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4400 | |
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