2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Panda and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 140 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Panda | Raider |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 83 L |
