2006 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 2002 Volvo V70
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo V70 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo V70 weights approximately 558 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. 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, 2002 Volvo V70 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | 2002 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | Raider | V70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2434 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 66 L |
