2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (210 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 485 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot (343 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (279 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Pilot | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 279 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 62 L |