Mitsubishi Eclipse 2006 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 162 HP | 142 HP | |
| Torque: | 217 NM | 214 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse 2006 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.6 | |
| Ground clearance: | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 39 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Grandis | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 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: | 4.57 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.31 m | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse 2006 is larger. Mitsubishi Eclipse 2006 is 11 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse 2006 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`945 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 3600 | |
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