2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2004 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 605 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (359 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Eclipse | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
