2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2009 Nissan Quest

To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 14 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2009 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2009 Nissan Quest 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. 2009 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2009 Nissan Quest
Make Mitsubishi Nissan
Model Eclipse Quest
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2399 cc 3494 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 162 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 5190 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3160 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.6 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.9 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 76 L


 

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