1996 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Corsica and 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corsica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corsica (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. (89 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma.
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, both vehicles can yield 176 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corsica | 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Corsica | Carisma |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
