2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1168 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
Model | Eclipse | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 75 L |