2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2012 Nissan Cube were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 40 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Cube. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Cube.
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 (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Eclipse | Cube |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1351 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |
