2011 Mini Cooper Countryman vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. 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 41 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 252 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman 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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2011 Mini Cooper Countryman | 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Mini | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cooper Countryman | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1592 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4107 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1562 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2596 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 67 L |