2001 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2001 Audi A6 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A6 | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
