2006 Cadillac STS vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, both 2006 Cadillac STS 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 10 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac STS. (253 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac STS.

Because 2006 Cadillac STS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Cadillac STS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac STS 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Cadillac Mitsubishi
Model STS Eclipse
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3563 cc 3835 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 253 HP 263 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 342 Nm 354 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 66 L 67 L