2004 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 6 kg more than 2004 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 (215 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Accord | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Accord | Carisma |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |