Mazda B2300 vs. Mitsubishi Raider Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Mitsubishi to the dealership as the B2300. The Mitsubishi Raider pales in comparison to the Mazda B2300 regarding gas mileage. In terms of MSRP, the Mitsubishi Raider costs tremendously more than the B2300. The B2300 will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Mitsubishi Raider.

Utility
The Mitsubishi Raider will most definitely prove friendlier than the Mazda B2300 for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Mitsubishi Raider is likely a better choice than the Mazda B2300 when it comes to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of cargo or big pets. Towing is significantly more the Mitsubishi Raider's forte than it is the Mazda B2300's.

Convenience
The Mitsubishi's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the Mazda B2300.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mitsubishi offers a bit more head room than the Mazda B2300, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Raider is tremendously heavier than the Mazda B2300. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mitsubishi Raider than the B2300 because of its bigger tank. The Mazda fits in smaller parking spaces than the Mitsubishi Raider. The Mitsubishi Raider's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Mazda may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mitsubishi Raider packs quite a punch and will knock the Mazda down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Mazda B2300 is quite certainly more maneuverable than the Mitsubishi 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 Mitsubishi Raider has a larger engine than the Mazda B2300. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Mitsubishi is significantly more powerful than the Mazda B2300.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Mazda B2300 isn't quite as generous as the Mitsubishi Raider's.