2008 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Space Star
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2008 Mitsubishi Space Star were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Space Star is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Space Star. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Space Star. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Space Star weights approximately 1 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma.
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, 2008 Mitsubishi Space Star (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Space Star will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma.
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2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2008 Mitsubishi Space Star | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
Model | Carisma | Space Star |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |