2005 Mazda RX-8 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 RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 33 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (222 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RX-8 | Raider |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1311 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 83 L |
