2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 6 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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, 2012 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Eclipse | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
