2001 Honda Legend vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 158 kg more than 2005 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) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (278 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Legend | 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Legend | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 278 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |