1996 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 1996 Toyota Paseo
To start off, both 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma and 1996 Toyota Paseo were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 Mitsubishi Carisma (176 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Paseo. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma | 1996 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Carisma | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
