2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2004 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 270 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 Rover 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Rover 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Rover 75 (410 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (279 Nm). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Rover |
Model | Eclipse | 75 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 410 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |