2006 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 1994 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Impreza 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 22 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Impreza. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider.
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 (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Impreza. (270 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | 1994 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
| Model | Raider | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2530 mm |
