Honda Prelude 1992 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 137 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 169 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Honda Prelude engine produces 4 HP less power than Mitsubishi Eclipse, but torque is 10 NM more than Mitsubishi Eclipse. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 46 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 | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.31 m | |
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Honda Prelude is larger, but slightly lower. Honda Prelude is 5 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse, 7 cm wider, while the height of Honda Prelude is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 289 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: | 1`200 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5600 | |
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