2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 811 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (215 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Discovery | Carisma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1832 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |