2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (147 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Audi A6 (300 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A6 | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
