2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2004 Xedos 9 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 49 more horse power than 2004 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2004 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (278 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Xedos 9. (212 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Xedos |
| Model | Eclipse | 9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
