2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 179 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will offer significantly more control. 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 (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Raider |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
