2009 BMW 330 vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 2,993 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 330 | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2350 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
