2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 3 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (263 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (354 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Eclipse | Titan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3835 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 106 L |
