2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (117 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5.
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 (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | Citroen | Mitsubishi |
| Model | C5 | Carisma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
