2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (147 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 997 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Express | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 62 L |