2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse (147 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 560 kg more 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (220 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Eclipse | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
