2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Lumina 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Lumina 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 Chevrolet Lumina. 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 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Lumina 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Chevrolet Mitsubishi
Model Lumina Eclipse
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 2376 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 335 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 470 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 12.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 67 L


 

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