2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2010 Fiat Idea
To start off, both 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2010 Fiat Idea were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Idea. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 345 kg more than 2010 Fiat Idea. 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 (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Idea. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Idea. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Idea has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Idea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2010 Fiat Idea | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Fiat |
Model | Eclipse | Idea |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1367 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 47 L |