2000 Honda Prelude vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 149 kg more than 2000 Honda Prelude.
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, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma (215 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Prelude | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Prelude | Carisma |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |