2005 Mazda Drifter vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider

To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Drifter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Mazda Drifter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Drifter. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Drifter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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