2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 210 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.

Because 2010 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2010 Toyota Tundra 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. 2010 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2010 Toyota Tundra
Make Mitsubishi Toyota
Model Eclipse Tundra
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2399 cc 5663 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 162 HP 381 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 5820 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3710 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.6 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.9 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 100 L


 

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