2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2012 Nissan 370Z were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 31 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Because 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 2012 Nissan 370Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Eclipse | 370Z |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1374 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 72 L |