2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (146 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 345 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Trans Sport | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2350 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2570 mm |