Mitsubishi Pajero 5 Doors (1983 – 1991) vs Toyota Land Cruiser V8 and predecessors (1984 – 1990): specs compared
The Toyota Land Cruiser V8 and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 166 hp against 141 hp. The Mitsubishi Pajero 5 Doors uses less fuel, from 11.2 L/100 km against 11.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,740 kg against 1,896 kg. At 5,075 mm, the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 and predecessors is 475 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Pajero 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Pajero 5 Doors
1983 – 1991
|
Toyota
Land Cruiser V8 and predecessors
1984 – 1990
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1991 | 1984 – 1990 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 84 – 141 hp | 131 – 166 hp |
| Torque | 201 – 235 Nm | 285 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.6 – 23.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 135 – 158 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.2 – 13.7 L/100 km | 11.8 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,600 mm | 5,075 mm |
| Width | 1,679 – 1,680 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,880 mm | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 3,180 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,740 – 1,830 kg | 1,896 – 2,046 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

