2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 2,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 111 kg more than 2004 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
Model | Eclipse | Accord |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2343 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 340 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |