2006 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 2009 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 3 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 72 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | 2009 Pontiac Vibe | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Pontiac |
| Model | Raider | Vibe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 49 L |
