2007 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2007 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 255 kg more than 2007 Lada Niva. 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, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lada Niva. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider has automatic transmission and 2007 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2007 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Lada Niva | 2009 Mitsubishi Raider | |
Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
Model | Niva | Raider |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 83 L |