2006 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, both 2006 Mazda RX-8 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 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 2 more horse power than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 253 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda RX-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will offer significantly more control. 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 (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda RX-8 | 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | |
Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
Model | RX-8 | Raider |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1308 cc | 4703 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |