2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2002 Skoda Superb
To start off, both 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2002 Skoda Superb were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,349 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Skoda Superb (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Skoda Superb should accelerate faster than 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Skoda Superb weights approximately 35 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Superb. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Superb.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2002 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Skoda |
| Model | Eclipse | Superb |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2349 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |
