2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura TL weights approximately 118 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Acura TL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL 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, 2008 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
| Model | TL | Carisma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
