1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 185 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Eclipse | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
