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Nissan Patrol III vs Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040): specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Nissan Patrol III

Nissan · 1980–1989

Patrol III

Power
89 kW121 PS

Photo: Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)

Mitsubishi · 1982–1991

Pajero I (L040)

Power
104 kW141 PS

All generations

Photo: Shadman Samee from Dhaka, Bangladesh / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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In plain words

Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) has more power: 104 kW (141 PS) against 89 kW (121 PS) for Nissan Patrol III. Nissan Patrol III is the older design (from 1980); Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) arrived in 1982.

Full specifications

Nissan Patrol IIIMitsubishi Pajero I (L040)
General
Version 2.8 · petrol · 89 kW (121 PS) 3.0 V6 petrol · 104 kW (141 PS)
Production years 1980–1989 1982–1991
Body SUV, Pickup SUV
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. 89 kW (121 PS) 119 hp 104 kW (141 PS) 139 hp Better
Power, all versions 70–92 kW (95–125 PS) 94–123 hp 62–104 kW (84–141 PS) 83–139 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. No data 225 Nm 166 lb-ft
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 2,800 cc · 4 cyl 2.8 l 2,972 cc · 6 cyl 3.0 l
Drive No data All-wheel drive

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

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