2009 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GT and 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo GT | 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mitsubishi |
| Model | GT | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |
