2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2002 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Agila would be higher. At 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 525 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2002 Vauxhall Agila | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Vauxhall |
| Model | Eclipse | Agila |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2378 cc | 971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
