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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Mitsubishi Raider Review

How the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 stacks up against the Mitsubishi Raider - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Price Range: $19,375 - $41,775
2009 Mitsubishi Raider
Price Range: $21,135 - $29,425
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Mitsubishi Raider Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Mitsubishi Raider is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is considerably pricier than the Mitsubishi Raider as far as MSRP.

Utility
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is likely a better choice than the Mitsubishi regarding hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of luggage or massive dogs. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Mitsubishi Raider can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 outpulls the Mitsubishi Raider by a sizeable margin.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Chevrolet's front cabin compared to the Mitsubishi Raider. The Chevrolet offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Mitsubishi Raider does.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet than the Mitsubishi because of its bigger tank. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Mitsubishi Raider compete for the same parking spaces. The Mitsubishi Raider's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, the Chevrolet is a genuine speedster. In terms of horsepower, the Silverado 1500 packs quite a punch and will knock the Raider down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Silverado 1500 is quite certainly more maneuverable than the Raider, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500's engine is considerably bigger than the Mitsubishi Raider's. Remember that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Mitsubishi Raider could learn a lesson or two from the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as far as pickup. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is significantly more powerful than the Mitsubishi Raider.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 isn't quite as generous as the Mitsubishi Raider's.

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