2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 5,881 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ram | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5881 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 827 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2520 mm |
