2008 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 66 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159.
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 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 159 | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
