2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2011 Fiat Grande Punto were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 442 kg more than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Grande Punto. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2011 Fiat Grande Punto | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Fiat |
Model | Eclipse | Grande Punto |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1351 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 45 L |