2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 910 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Discovery | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2350 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 62 L |