2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2008 Mitsubishi Raider were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Raider (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2008 Mitsubishi Raider | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Equinox | Raider |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3425 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |