2001 BMW M3 vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2001 BMW M3 and 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M3 (342 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M3 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 BMW M3 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 2001 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 BMW M3 (502 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm). This means 2001 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M3 | 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | M3 | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |
