2005 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2005 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Astra weights approximately 28 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
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 Opel Astra (201 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2005 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Carisma | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1287 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
