2000 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2000 Daihatsu YRV 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 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 465 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu YRV | 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | YRV | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2570 mm |
