2009 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 324 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2007 Mitsubishi Raider | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Civic | Raider |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |