2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Durango 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (263 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2008 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango 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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2008 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Dodge Durango | 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
Model | Durango | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3828 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 67 L |