2000 Audi A8 vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2000 Audi A8 and 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,697 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A8 (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Audi A8 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Audi A8 | 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
Model | A8 | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3697 cc | 2348 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2570 mm |