2005 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2005 Mazda Carol
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis and 2005 Mazda Carol were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 1370 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Carol will offer significantly more control. 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 Grandis (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2005 Mazda Carol | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mazda |
| Model | Grandis | Carol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 30 L |
