2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mitsubishi |
Model | V8 Vantage | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 69 L |