2009 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 705 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mitsubishi Raider | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Raider | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
