2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (188 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 429 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.
Because 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
Model | Grand Cherokee | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 2350 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3050 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1834 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |