2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 90 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (140 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (160 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Raider |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
