2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2005 Honda Civic 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 672 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (278 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Eclipse | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
