2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2008 Honda CR-V 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 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 217 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | CR-V | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2202 cc | 2378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |