2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2004 Saturn L
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2004 Saturn L were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (210 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Saturn L. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2004 Saturn L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Saturn L weights approximately 14 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Saturn L. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2004 Saturn L | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Saturn |
Model | Eclipse | L |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 279 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 59 L |