Mitsubishi Pajero 1996 vs Nissan Patrol 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 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: | 177 HP | 158 HP | |
| Torque: | 255 NM | 323 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Pajero engine produces 19 HP more power than Nissan Patrol, but torque is 68 NM less than Nissan Patrol. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Pajero reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.2 | 10.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.6 l/100km | 12.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Patrol is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Patrol. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 92 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 32 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Nissan Terrano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.73 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.84 m | |
| Mitsubishi Pajero is 29 cm longer than the Nissan Patrol, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Mitsubishi Pajero is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1350 litres | 308 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2600 litres | 1374 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero has more luggage capacity. Mitsubishi Pajero has 1042 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Patrol. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mitsubishi Pajero (by 1226 litres). | |||
| 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): | 2`650 | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 9600 | |
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