2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder SE
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT and 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder SE were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (265 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder SE. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder SE.
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, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (355 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder SE. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder SE.
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2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT | 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder SE | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
Model | Eclipse | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1351 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |