2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 493 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 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 (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna. 2011 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Eclipse | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3828 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2023 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 76 L |