2007 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Altea would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Altea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mitsubishi Raider | 2005 Seat Altea | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
Model | Raider | Altea |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |