2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (263 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe. 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 Tahoe (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (354 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Chevrolet Mitsubishi
Model Tahoe Eclipse
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4802 cc 3835 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 285 HP 263 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 401 Nm 354 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 67 L


 

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