2008 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Raider and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Mitsubishi Raider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat, 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Raider (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Raider | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Raider | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
