2005 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 2,348 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 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, 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse (214 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (179 Nm). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
