2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2002 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Terrano II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 580 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2002 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Terrano II (334 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2002 Nissan Terrano II | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Eclipse | Terrano II |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2350 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |