1999 Nissan President vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan President weights approximately 410 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Nissan President 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 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 1999 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Nissan President | 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
Model | President | Eclipse |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1359 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2576 mm |