2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 282 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 (215 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Fiesta | Carisma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |