1996 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, both 1996 Honda Accord 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. (89 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord 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, 1996 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. (176 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Accord | Carisma |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |