2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2011 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2011 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo V50 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 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 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2011 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | Eclipse | V50 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1351 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
