2009 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2009 Honda Accord 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 56 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Accord | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 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 | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |