2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, both 2000 Ferrari 360 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 61 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.

Because 2000 Ferrari 360 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 2000 Ferrari 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

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2000 Ferrari 360 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Ferrari Mitsubishi
Model 360 Eclipse
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3586 cc 2350 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 395 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 8500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 214 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1344 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2570 mm