Chevrolet Camaro 1997 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 214 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chevrolet Camaro engine produces 56 HP more power than Mitsubishi Eclipse, whereas torque is 91 NM more than Mitsubishi Eclipse. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.9 | |
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The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Camaro consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Camaro could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Eclipse) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Camaro) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.31 m | |
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Chevrolet Camaro is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Camaro is 46 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 13 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Camaro is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 923 litres | 480 litres | |
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Chevrolet Camaro has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Camaro has 443 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Eclipse. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`872 | 1`918 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 3400 | |
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