2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 665 kg more than 2003 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 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sienna | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |
