2008 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma would be higher. 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 12 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 350 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Carisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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2008 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Carisma | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
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 | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |