2009 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mitsubishi Raider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mitsubishi Raider 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 140 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider weights approximately 720 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 2009 Mitsubishi Raider has automatic transmission and 2010 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2010 Smart ForTwo 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.
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2009 Mitsubishi Raider | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Smart |
Model | Raider | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 33 L |