2008 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2008 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 204 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 Carisma (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Carisma | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 14.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |