2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Automatic
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS and 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Automatic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS (147 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Automatic. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Automatic weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS.
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 Spyder GS (220 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Automatic. (214 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS | 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Automatic | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Eclipse | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
