Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors (1992 – 1997) vs Land Rover Defender 90 (1991 – 2007): specs compared
Both offer around 181 hp at most. The Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.1 s against 17.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 170 km/h against 140 km/h. The Land Rover Defender 90 uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,630 kg against 1,750 kg. At 4,140 mm, the Mitsubishi Pajero 3 Doors is 259 mm longer than the Land Rover Defender 90.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Pajero 3 Doors
1992 – 1997
|
Land Rover
Defender 90
1991 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1992 – 1997 | 1991 – 2007 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 99 – 181 hp | 113 – 182 hp |
| Torque | 236 – 255 Nm | 265 – 314 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.1 – 16.4 s | 17.5 – 18.6 s |
| Top speed | 147 – 170 km/h | 130 – 140 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 – 13.7 L/100 km | 9.8 – 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 3,881 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,819 mm | 1,981 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,421 mm | 2,360 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,750 – 1,790 kg | 1,630 – 1,797 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.