2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Eclipse | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
