2004 Nissan Armada vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 734 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Armada | 2008 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Armada | Raider |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 83 L |
