1999 BMW 750 vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 1999 BMW 750 and 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,370 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 750 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (208 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 750 weights approximately 708 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 BMW 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 BMW 750 (490 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (279 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 750 | 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 750 | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5370 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2570 mm |
