2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Colorado and 2009 Mitsubishi Raider were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Chevrolet Colorado and 2009 Mitsubishi Raider are equipped with a 3,700 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 435 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider.
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2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Mitsubishi Raider | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Colorado | Raider |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 83 L |