2008 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick LaCrosse (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (263 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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, 2008 Buick LaCrosse (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2008 Buick LaCrosse has automatic transmission and 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick LaCrosse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Buick LaCrosse | 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
Model | LaCrosse | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3828 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |