2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2010 Lancia Ypsilon

To start off, both 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2010 Lancia Ypsilon were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 523 kg more than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. 2010 Lancia Ypsilon has automatic transmission and 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lancia Ypsilon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2010 Lancia Ypsilon
Make Mitsubishi Lancia
Model Eclipse Ypsilon
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 1368 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 265 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 355 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1578 kg 1055 kg
Vehicle Length 4582 mm 3820 mm
Vehicle Width 1834 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1367 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2576 mm 2390 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 47 L


 

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