2001 Honda Legend vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2001 Honda Legend is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse (208 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Legend weights approximately 320 kg more than 1999 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 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (278 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Legend | 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Legend | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
