2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Raider |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 83 L |
