2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
Because 1990 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Porsche 911 (316 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Eclipse | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2350 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
