1996 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2010 Opel Antara

To start off, 2010 Opel Antara is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. (89 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma.

Because 2010 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. (176 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. 2010 Opel Antara has automatic transmission and 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma has manual transmission. 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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