2009 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2009 Audi A4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Raider would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. (220 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2009 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. (277 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2007 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A4 | Raider |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3340 mm |
