2005 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 169 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Carisma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
