2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2007 Volvo V50 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. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
Model | Eclipse | V50 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2378 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 62 L |