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

Nissan · 1980–1989
Patrol III
- Power
- 89 kW121 PS
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Mitsubishi · 1982–1991
Pajero I (L040)
- Power
- 104 kW141 PS
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 III | Mitsubishi 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 |
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).