2006 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 1979 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volkswagen Passat 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 171 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen Passat. (95 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen Passat.
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2006 Mitsubishi Raider | 1979 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Raider | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2480 mm |