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 1,997 cc, 2005 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 211 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra.
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 (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (180 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
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2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2005 Opel Astra | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Carisma | Astra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.6 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 | 1394 kg | 1183 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |