2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2010 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2010 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 370 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2010 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2010 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | SsangYong |
| Model | Eclipse | Korando |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1367 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
