2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (462 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tahoe | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
