Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 162 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 214 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.9 | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 22 years | 40 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: | 4.56 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.31 m | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 is larger. Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 is 11 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999. This could mean that the Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`918 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
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