2008 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2008 Renault Laguna 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Renault Laguna. (107 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 46 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 Carisma (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Carisma | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
