2005 Citroen C6 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, both 2005 Citroen C6 and 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C6 (212 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (147 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster 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, 2005 Citroen C6 (285 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen C6 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Citroen Mitsubishi
Model C6 Eclipse
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 2376 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 212 HP 147 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 220 Nm
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.9:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2550 mm