2007 Nissan Titan vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (265 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 648 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Titan | 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Titan | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2285 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 67 L |
