2004 Lada 2123 vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2004 Lada 2123 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 2,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Lada 2123. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 Lada 2123. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Lada 2123 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Lada 2123 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada 2123. (128 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada 2123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lada 2123 | 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Lada | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 2123 | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |
