2006 Acura RSX vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, both 2006 Acura RSX and 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse (263 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX.

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, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse (354 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Acura RSX 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Acura Mitsubishi
Model RSX Eclipse
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1999 cc 3835 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 155 HP 263 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 354 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.4 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 67 L


 

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