Toyota Tacoma 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 approximately the same to get the Mitsubishi Raider to the dealership as the Toyota Tacoma. The Toyota Tacoma won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Mitsubishi Raider. The Raider doesn't pale in comparison to the Toyota with respect to gas mileage. In terms of MSRP, the Toyota Tacoma costs substantially less than the Mitsubishi Raider.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Mitsubishi Raider over the Toyota Tacoma. There's no clear winner between the Mitsubishi and the Toyota Tacoma as far as hauling capacity. Towing is considerably more the Mitsubishi Raider's forte than it is the Toyota Tacoma's.

Convenience
You most certainly won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Raider than with the Toyota, as both offer similar ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Tacoma offers a bit more head room than the Mitsubishi, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Mitsubishi make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Tacoma.

Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Raider is significantly heavier than the Toyota. The Toyota Tacoma's tank is approximately the same size as the Mitsubishi Raider's, though the Mitsubishi Raider's is slightly larger. The Toyota Tacoma fits in smaller parking spaces than the Mitsubishi Raider. The Toyota Tacoma's shorter wheelbase will give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Mitsubishi is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Mitsubishi packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota 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 Toyota Tacoma is most certainly nimbler than the Mitsubishi Raider, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Mitsubishi Raider has a more massive engine than the Toyota Tacoma. Keep in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Mitsubishi Raider packs quite a wallop compared to the Toyota Tacoma as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

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