2005 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2005 Scion xA

To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2005 Scion xA 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 7 more horse power than 2005 Scion xA. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion xA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 324 kg more than 2005 Scion xA. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xA. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xA.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Mitsubishi Carisma 2005 Scion xA
Make Mitsubishi Scion
Model Carisma xA
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1870 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 113 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 76 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1394 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 3920 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.5 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 45 L


 

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