2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1120 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Eclipse | Armada |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1351 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 105 L |
