2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2007 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 326 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2007 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2007 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Eclipse | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 87 L |