2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (239 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1010 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.
Because 2004 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2004 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2004 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Eclipse | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2350 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |