2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2013 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XF is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XF (503 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2013 Jaguar XF is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF 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, 2013 Jaguar XF (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2013 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Jaguar |
| Model | Eclipse | XF |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2909 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
