2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 223 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.
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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Eclipse | Venza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1351 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
