1994 Toyota Previa vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Previa weights approximately 135 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Previa | 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Previa | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2438 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
