2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2004 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 994 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.
Because 2004 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Eclipse | Armada |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2350 cc | 5555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 522 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2399 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 106 L |