2005 Hyundai Matrix vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Matrix 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 Hyundai Matrix (107 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Matrix should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 66 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Matrix.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Matrix. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Matrix | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Matrix | Carisma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
