2004 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. (205 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante weights approximately 415 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. (313 Nm). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante | 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Diamante | Raider |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |
