2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (265 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 369 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |