2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2012 Daihatsu Charade 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 94 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 579 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Daihatsu |
Model | Eclipse | Charade |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1351 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 36 L |