2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse (220 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Civic | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |