2006 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. 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 61 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 175 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 (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Raider | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 57 L |
