2006 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse

To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Coupe 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 97 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Coupe. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Coupe.

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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Coupe. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Coupe.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Coupe 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Make Hyundai Mitsubishi
Model Coupe Eclipse
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2656 cc 3835 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 263 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 245 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 4400 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 67 L


 

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