2008 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2008 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma and 2008 Toyota iQ 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 Mitsubishi Carisma (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 538 kg more than 2008 Toyota iQ. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2008 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Carisma | iQ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 32 L |
