2009 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 425 kg more than 1990 Nissan Vanette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Mitsubishi Raider (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mitsubishi Raider | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Raider | Vanette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2080 mm |
