Land Rover Range Rover Classic or Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)?

1970–1996 vs 1982–1991 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 3-door/SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Range Rover Classic 4,670 mm, Pajero I (L040) 4,650 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Range Rover Classic 10.8 l/100 km, Pajero I (L040) 10.5 l/100 km.
Power: Range Rover Classic 83–149 kW, Pajero I (L040) 62–104 kW.
Standard equipment: Range Rover Classic 12 items (Base), Pajero I (L040) 13 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Land Rover Range Rover Classic1970–1996 · 3 engines · Base, County, VogueSpecifications →Listings →

Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)1982–1991 · 7 engines · Standard, ExceedSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Land Rover Range Rover Classic1970–1996no listings	Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)1982–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,470 mm–4,670 mm	Length3,995 mm–4,650 mm
Width	Width1,818 mm	Width1,680 mm
Height	Height1,792 mm	Height1,850 mm–1,900 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,540 mm–2,743 mm	Wheelbase2,350 mm–2,695 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance210 mm	Ground clearance205 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume700 l–800 l	Trunk volumenot specified
Curb weight	Curb weight1,980 kg–2,100 kg	Curb weight1,400 kg–1,780 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank79 l–100 l	Fuel tank60 l–92 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1970–1996	Production years1982–1991
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 3-door, SUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines7
Power	Power83–149 kW (113–203 hp)	Power62–104 kW (84–141 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–4.3	Displacement (l)2.3–3.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10.8 l/100 km · 2.5 200 Tdi	Lowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.5 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.8 s · 4.2 V8 LSE	Best 0–100 km/h14.5 s · 3.0 V6
Top speed	Top speed180 km/h	Top speed160 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · Base	Items in the base trim13 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim31 · Vogue	Items in the top trim19 · Exceed
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 4
Grey Interior	Grey Interior—	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Equipment · Exterior4 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox✓	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Land Rover Range Rover Classic or Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)?

Length: Land Rover Range Rover Classic 4,670 mm, Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) 4,650 mm (a 20 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,743 vs 2,695 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Land Rover Range Rover Classic or Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)?

The most frugal Land Rover Range Rover Classic uses 10.8 l/100 km (2.5 200 Tdi); the most frugal Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) 10.5 l/100 km (2.5 TD).

Which is more powerful — Land Rover Range Rover Classic or Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040)?

The strongest Land Rover Range Rover Classic makes 149 kW (203 hp) (4.2 V8 LSE); the strongest Mitsubishi Pajero I (L040) 104 kW (141 hp) (3.0 V6).

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