2005 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2005 Opel Meriva 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 Mitsubishi Carisma (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 535 kg more than 2005 Opel Meriva. 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 Opel Meriva (220 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Opel Meriva 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 Meriva | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Carisma | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
