2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 7 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Accord (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Honda Accord (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Eclipse | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| 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 | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1436 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2725 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 65 L |
