2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2012 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2012 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C4 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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, 2012 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse has automatic transmission and 2012 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2012 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Citroen |
Model | Eclipse | C4 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 4-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1374 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |