Opel Vectra 1995 vs Mitsubishi Carisma 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Carisma is a more dynamic driving. Opel Vectra engine produces 50 HP less power than Mitsubishi Carisma, whereas torque is 46 NM less than Mitsubishi Carisma. Due to the lower power, Opel Vectra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mitsubishi Carisma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Vectra consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Carisma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Vectra could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Mitsubishi Carisma gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Vectra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Astra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Galant | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Carisma might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Vectra and Mitsubishi Carisma are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
790 litres | 660 litres | |
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Opel Vectra has more luggage capacity. Opel Vectra has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Carisma. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Vectra (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Vectra is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Carisma. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mitsubishi Carisma has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Vectra, so Mitsubishi Carisma quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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