2006 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Raider 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 61 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 629 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Raider | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 84 L |
