2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1533 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Raider |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 4703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |