2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2010 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2010 Renault Laguna 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 147 more horse power than 2010 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 148 kg more than 2010 Renault Laguna. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2010 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
Model | Eclipse | Laguna |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |