Mitsubishi Pajero 1994 vs Nissan Patrol 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 2.8 Diesel | |
| 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: | 125 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 292 NM | 252 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.3 seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Pajero engine produces 5 HP less power than Nissan Patrol, but torque is 40 NM more than Nissan Patrol. Despite less power, Mitsubishi Pajero reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 11.2 | |
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The Nissan Patrol is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Patrol, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Pajero could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 92 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1000 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: | 520'000 km | 420'000 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: | 13 years | 2 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.70 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.88 m | 1.84 m | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero is 30 cm longer than the Nissan Patrol, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Pajero is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1080 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2050 litres | no data | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Pajero has 475 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Patrol. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Pajero is 1.6 metres more than that of the Nissan Patrol, which means Mitsubishi Pajero can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`300 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 9800 | |
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