2005 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mini Cooper (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Mini Cooper.
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, 2005 Mini Cooper (221 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mini Cooper | 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Mini | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cooper | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
