2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 2,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2006 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Eclipse | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1367 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
