2009 Mitsubishi Raider

2009 Mitsubishi Raider Price Range: $21,135 - $29,425

Utility
The typical truck is likely a better choice than the Mitsubishi Raider in terms of hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of luggage or animals. The Raider will most certainly prove handier than the average truck for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The average truck outpulls the Mitsubishi Raider by a big margin.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the typical truck packs quite a punch and will knock the Mitsubishi Raider down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical truck than the Raider because of its larger tank. The typical truck and the Raider compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Mitsubishi Raider's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the average truck.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Mitsubishi Raider is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the typical truck. The typical truck won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Mitsubishi Raider. There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the average truck is slightly more economical than the Mitsubishi Raider. With respect to MSRP, the Mitsubishi Raider doesn't cost much less than the typical truck.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the average truck and the Raider most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mitsubishi Raider's engine is substantially smaller than the typical truck's. Note that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the typical truck will have picked up and gone by the time the Raider finally gets moving.

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

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