2007 BMW 325 vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (208 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse (279 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 325 | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |
