2005 Honda Fit vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, both 2005 Honda Fit 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 227 kg more than 2005 Honda Fit. 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 Mitsubishi Carisma (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Fit | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Fit | Carisma |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1287 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |