2008 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2008 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 557 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 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Buick |
Model | Carisma | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3009 mm |