2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram 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 3,827 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ram | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
