2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Civic | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2399 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 162 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 69 L |