2005 Acura TL vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (265 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.
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, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse (355 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TL. (323 Nm). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TL | 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
| Model | TL | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 355 Nm |
| 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 | 1613 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
