2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse (147 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 147 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 62 L |