2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2004 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2004 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Opel Zafira. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Zafira weights approximately 15 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (279 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Zafira. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2004 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Eclipse | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
