2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2010 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2010 Nissan Cube is newer by 4 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 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Cube.
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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2010 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Eclipse | Cube |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |
