1990 Honda NSX vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 119 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX.
Because 1990 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | NSX | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
