2005 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B2500 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 26 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2500.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda B2500 | 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | B2500 | Raider |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4030 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3340 mm |
