2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2011 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2011 Toyota Matrix were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2011 Toyota Matrix are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Matrix. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Matrix.
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, both vehicles can yield 219 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2011 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Eclipse | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1351 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |
