2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2005 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse (147 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 94 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Nissan Primera (314 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Nissan Primera | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Eclipse | Primera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2182 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 147 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 314 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |