2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 918 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 2005 Nissan Titan 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, 2005 Nissan Titan 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Eclipse | Titan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2348 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 106 L |
