2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. 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 137 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Eclipse | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3835 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |