2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse (263 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
