2002 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 548 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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 (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Accord | Carisma |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1394 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |