Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) vs Nissan Patrol III: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Mitsubishi · 1982–1991
Pajero I (L040)
- Power
- 76 kW103 PS

Nissan · 1980–1989
Patrol III
- Power
- 89 kW121 PS
Photo: Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
In plain words
Nissan Patrol III has more power: 89 kW (121 PS) against 76 kW (103 PS) for Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040). Nissan Patrol III is the older design (from 1980); Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) arrived in 1982.
Full specifications
| Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) | Nissan Patrol III | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 2.6 petrol · 76 kW (103 PS) | 2.8 · petrol · 89 kW (121 PS) |
| Production years | 1982–1991 | 1980–1989 |
| Body | SUV | SUV, Pickup |
| Class | SUV / crossover | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 76 kW (103 PS) 102 hp | 89 kW (121 PS) 119 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 62–104 kW (84–141 PS) 83–139 hp | 70–92 kW (95–125 PS) 94–123 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 192 Nm 142 lb-ft | No data |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,555 cc · 6 cyl 2.6 l | 2,800 cc · 4 cyl 2.8 l |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Class, Country, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).