2005 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2005 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (74 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 248 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307. 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 (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Carisma | 307 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
