2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2011 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Holden Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Holden Captiva would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Holden Captiva. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Captiva.
Because 2011 Holden Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Holden Captiva 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, 2011 Holden Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2011 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Holden |
| Model | Eclipse | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1351 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 65 L |
