2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2001 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2001 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,350 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 550 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2001 Suzuki Swift | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Suzuki |
| Model | Eclipse | Swift |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| 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 Weight | 1290 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |
