2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2009 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2009 Nissan Altima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Altima. (156 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Altima.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Altima. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Altima. 2009 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2009 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Eclipse | Altima |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2378 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 76 L |