2008 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2008 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (147 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 14 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry. 2008 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma has manual transmission. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Carisma | Camry |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |