2004 Lexus ES vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2004 Lexus ES 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Lexus ES is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Lexus ES. (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus ES weights approximately 96 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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 Lexus ES (298 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (279 Nm). This means 2004 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus ES | 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Lexus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | ES | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
