1991 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 425 kg more than 1991 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Porsche 911 | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Porsche | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 911 | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1374 mm |
