2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 95 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Raider |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
