2009 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Crew. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 300 kg more than 1998 Nissan Crew. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Crew. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Crew will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mitsubishi Raider | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Raider | Crew |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2670 mm |
