2005 Dodge Neon vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Neon 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Neon (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (210 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 197 kg more than 2005 Dodge Neon.
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 Dodge Neon (339 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Neon | 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
Model | Neon | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2425 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 278 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |