Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 14 HP more power than Honda Prelude, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Honda Prelude.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
9.2
Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Prelude, which means that by driving the Mitsubishi Eclipse over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel.
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:
40 years
13 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner
Used only for this car
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:
yes
no
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:
4.46 m
4.54 m
Width:
1.75 m
1.75 m
Height:
1.31 m
1.32 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 9 cm shorter than the Honda Prelude, width is practically the same , while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1 cm lower.
