2008 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 151 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 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Carisma (216 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. (198 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Carisma | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1389 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
