2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2006 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (260 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2006 Nissan Titan 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, 2006 Nissan Titan 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, 2006 Nissan Titan (514 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (350 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 2006 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse has manual transmission. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2006 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Eclipse | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 106 L |
