Honda Prelude 1992 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Honda Prelude is more dynamic to drive. Honda Prelude engine produces 13 HP less power than Mitsubishi Eclipse, but torque is 2 NM more than Mitsubishi Eclipse. Despite less power, Honda Prelude reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.7 | |
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The Honda Prelude is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Prelude consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, which means that by driving the Honda Prelude over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| Honda Prelude gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi Eclipse engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 44 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Eclipse might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Eclipse engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.30 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Prelude is 6 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2 cm wider, while the height of Honda Prelude is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 241 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Prelude is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Eclipse, which means Honda Prelude can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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