2008 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2008 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2008 Opel Signum 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 Carisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Signum (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Signum weights approximately 82 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.
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 (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Signum. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Signum.
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2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2008 Opel Signum | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
Model | Carisma | Signum |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |