1989 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 436 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Carisma |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1299 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
