Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic vs Mitsubishi Raider
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2009 Mitsubishi Raider
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork Truck | Mitsubishi RaiderLS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | LS |
| Body style | Truck (Regular Cab) | Truck (Extended Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2009 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork Truck | Mitsubishi RaiderLS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $15,840 (best) | $21,135 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork Truck | Mitsubishi RaiderLS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 15 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 21 MPG (best) | 20 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal (best) | 22 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork Truck | Mitsubishi RaiderLS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 195 hp | 210 hp (best) |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft (best) | 235 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.3 L (best) | 3.7 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork Truck | Mitsubishi RaiderLS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 3 seats | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | — | 30 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 8,400 lbs (best) | 2,950 lbs |
| Payload | 1,889 lbs (best) | 1,720 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,211 lbs (best) | 4,293 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8 in (best) | 7.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 119 in | 131.3 in (best) |
| Length | 205.7 in | 218.5 in (best) |
| Width | 78.5 in (best) | 71.7 in |
| Height | 71.2 in (best) | 68.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ClassicWork Truck | Mitsubishi RaiderLS |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic | Mitsubishi Raider |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $15,840 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LS $21,135 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $16,115 MSRP | LS $24,235 MSRP |
| 3 | Work Truck $21,465 MSRP | LS $26,295 MSRP |
| 4 | Work Truck $24,515 MSRP | LS $29,425 MSRP |
| 5 | Work Truck $19,620 MSRP | — |
| 6 | Work Truck $19,865 MSRP | — |
| 7 | Work Truck $25,845 MSRP | — |
| 8 | Work Truck $27,060 MSRP | — |
| 9 | LS $20,075 MSRP | — |
| 10 | LS $20,515 MSRP | — |
| 11 | LS $23,940 MSRP | — |
| 12 | LS $25,915 MSRP | — |
| 13 | LS $23,575 MSRP | — |
| 14 | LS $24,020 MSRP | — |
| 15 | LS $27,250 MSRP | — |
| 16 | LS $28,460 MSRP | — |
| 17 | LT1 $23,350 MSRP | — |
| 18 | LT1 $23,640 MSRP | — |
| 19 | LT1 $25,960 MSRP | — |
| 20 | LT1 $26,930 MSRP | — |
| 21 | LT1 $27,135 MSRP | — |
| 22 | LT1 $28,515 MSRP | — |
| 23 | LT1 $26,685 MSRP | — |
| 24 | LT1 $26,975 MSRP | — |
| 25 | LT1 $28,410 MSRP | — |
| 26 | LT1 $29,380 MSRP | — |
| 27 | LT1 $29,580 MSRP | — |
| 28 | LT1 $31,465 MSRP | — |
| 29 | LS2 $24,965 MSRP | — |
| 30 | LS2 $26,460 MSRP | — |
| 31 | LS2 $28,485 MSRP | — |
| 32 | LS2 $29,980 MSRP | — |
| 33 | LT2 $28,555 MSRP | — |
| 34 | LT2 $28,705 MSRP | — |
| 35 | LT2 $28,995 MSRP | — |
| 36 | LT2 $30,570 MSRP | — |
| 37 | LT2 $31,375 MSRP | — |
| 38 | LT2 $31,665 MSRP | — |
| 39 | LT2 $31,810 MSRP | — |
| 40 | LT2 $33,395 MSRP | — |
| 41 | LT3 $30,315 MSRP | — |
| 42 | LT3 $30,465 MSRP | — |
| 43 | LT3 $30,755 MSRP | — |
| 44 | LT3 $32,330 MSRP | — |
| 45 | LT3 $33,135 MSRP | — |
| 46 | LT3 $33,425 MSRP | — |
| 47 | LT3 $33,575 MSRP | — |
| 48 | LT3 $35,160 MSRP | — |
| 49 | SS $33,280 MSRP | — |
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic vs Mitsubishi Raider FAQ
- Which is better: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic or 2009 Mitsubishi Raider?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic vs 2009 Mitsubishi Raider on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic or 2009 Mitsubishi Raider?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic starts lower at $15,840.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic or 2009 Mitsubishi Raider?
- The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (15,840).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic or 2009 Mitsubishi Raider?
- The 2009 Mitsubishi Raider leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).
- Which has better horsepower: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic or 2009 Mitsubishi Raider?
- The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic leads on horsepower in this comparison (345).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic or 2009 Mitsubishi Raider?
- The 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (10,400).