2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2008 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2008 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Renault Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Espace weights approximately 230 kg more 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 Renault Espace (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2008 Renault Espace | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
Model | Eclipse | Espace |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 83 L |