2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Colorado and 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 611 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Colorado | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 3828 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |