Honda Prelude engine produces 14 HP less power than Mitsubishi Eclipse, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.2
8.9
Honda Prelude consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Prelude could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
62 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
690 km in combined cycle
820 km on highway
810 km on highway
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
420'000 km
460'000 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
40 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
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 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:
4.54 m
4.46 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.32 m
1.31 m
Both cars are similar in size. Honda Prelude is 9 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Prelude is 1 cm higher.
