2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2010 Renault Clio
To start off, 2010 Renault Clio 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 2,348 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Renault Clio. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Clio.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Clio. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2010 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Eclipse | Clio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2348 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
