2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 2,995 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 601 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Eclipse | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2343 cc | 2995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1946 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 180 L |