2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2006 Pagani Zonda

To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2006 Pagani Zonda were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (263 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Because 2006 Pagani Zonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Pagani Zonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (354 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2006 Pagani Zonda
Make Mitsubishi Pagani
Model Eclipse Zonda
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3835 cc 7300 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 263 HP 547 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6150 RPM
Torque 354 Nm 759 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4435 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 2055 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1141 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2730 mm


 

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