2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
To start off, both 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport and 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT weights approximately 105 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport. 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport | 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
Model | Eclipse | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1351 mm | 1351 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |