2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 10 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 870 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 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (370 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Eclipse | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2348 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
