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Nissan Patrol Y61 vs Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90: specs side by side

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

Nissan Patrol Y61

Nissan · 1997–2024

Patrol Y61

D PI 362

Power
118 kW160 PS
Kerb mass
2,440 kg

Photo: Ethan Llamas / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90

Mitsubishi · 2006–2021

Pajero V80/V90

D PI 342

Power
118 kW160 PS
Kerb mass
2,355 kg

Version spec sheet All generations

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Patrol Y61 1 Pajero V80/V90 2

  • Family Patrol Y61 Boot: 810 l vs 663 l
  • City Pajero V80/V90 Length: 4,900 mm vs 5,045 mm
  • Performance Pajero V80/V90 Power per tonne: 50 kW/t vs 48 kW/t

In plain words

Nissan Patrol Y61 is 145 mm longer than Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 (5,045 mm vs 4,900 mm). Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 is lighter by 85 kg (2,355 kg vs 2,440 kg). Nissan Patrol Y61 has the bigger boot: 810 l against 663 l. Nissan Patrol Y61 is the older design (from 1997); Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 arrived in 2006. On the catalog figures, the Nissan Patrol Y61 is the pick for family; the Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90 is the pick for city and performance.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatPatrol Y61Pajero V80/V90
PID · 362D · 342
Power 27 29
Grip 36 21
Handling 29 29
Top speed 32 32
Launch 24 23
Reliability 87 -

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 Patrol Y613.0 · diesel · 118 kW (160 PS) 17.83 sat 119 km/h
  2. 2 Pajero V80/V903.2 DI-D diesel · 118 kW (160 PS) 18.06 sat 121 km/h · +0.23 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Patrol Y61 · Pajero V80/V90
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m7 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft22 ft23 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ftWheelbase 2,970 mmWheelbase 9 ft 9 inLength 5,045 mmLength 16 ft 7 in1,855 mm6 ft 1 inWheelbase 2,780 mmWheelbase 9 ft 1 inLength 4,900 mmLength 16 ft 1 in1,890 mm6 ft 2 in
Patrol Y61Pajero V80/V90
Length 5,045 mm198.6 in 4,900 mm192.9 in −145 mm −5.7 in −2.9%
Width 1,840 mm72.4 in 1,875 mm73.8 in +35 mm +1.4 in +1.9%
Height 1,855 mm73.0 in 1,890 mm74.4 in +35 mm +1.4 in +1.9%
Wheelbase 2,970 mm116.9 in 2,780 mm109.4 in −190 mm −7.5 in −6.4%
Kerb weight 2,440 kg5,379 lb 2,355 kg5,192 lb −85 kg −187 lb −3.5%
Boot 810 l28.6 cu ft 663 l23.4 cu ft −147 l −5.2 cu ft −18.1%
Fits a standard garage? Too longTight

Difference vs Patrol Y61 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Nissan Patrol Y61Mitsubishi Pajero V80/V90
General
Version 3.0 · diesel · 118 kW (160 PS) 3.2 DI-D diesel · 118 kW (160 PS)
Production years 1997–2024 2006–2021
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. 118 kW (160 PS) 158 hp 118 kW (160 PS) 158 hp
Power, all versions 118–180 kW (160–245 PS) 158–241 hp 118–184 kW (160–250 PS) 158–247 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. No data 381 Nm 281 lb-ft
Power per tonne 48 kW/t 59 hp/ton calculated 50 kW/t 61 hp/ton calculated Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Diesel
Engine 3,000 cc 3.0 l 4 cyl
Gearbox No data 5-speed manual
Drive All-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 5,045 mm 198.6 in 4,900 mm 192.9 in
Width 1,840 mm 72.4 in 1,875 mm 73.8 in
Height 1,855 mm 73.0 in 1,890 mm 74.4 in
Wheelbase 2,970 mm 116.9 in 2,780 mm 109.4 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 2,440 kg 5,379 lb 2,355 kg 5,192 lb Better
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 810 l 28.6 cu ft Better 663 l 23.4 cu ft

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

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