Toyota Celica 2002 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Celica is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Celica engine produces 46 HP more power than Mitsubishi Eclipse, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Mitsubishi Eclipse. Thanks to more power Toyota Celica reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.7 | |
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The Toyota Celica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Celica consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, which means that by driving the Toyota Celica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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: | 12 years | 44 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Corolla | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.35 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.30 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Celica is 3 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Celica is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 241 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Celica is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Eclipse, which means Toyota Celica 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 (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
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