2008 Audi R8 vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, both 2008 Audi R8 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 223 kg more than 2008 Audi R8.
Because 2008 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi R8 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 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma.
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2008 Audi R8 | 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
Model | R8 | Carisma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |