2005 Audi Allroad vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, both 2005 Audi Allroad and 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi Allroad is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi Allroad (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (147 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi Allroad should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi Allroad weights approximately 595 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Audi Allroad is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi Allroad 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 Audi Allroad (381 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Audi Allroad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi Allroad 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Audi Mitsubishi
Model Allroad Eclipse
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 2376 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 147 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 381 Nm 220 Nm
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 87.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1940 kg 1345 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 62 L


 

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