1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 1999 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse (208 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 110 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 1999 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (279 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Forester. (240 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Forester. 1999 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
Model | Eclipse | Forester |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2972 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |