Mitsubishi Eclipse 1999 vs Toyota Celica 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 214 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse engine produces 45 HP less power than Toyota Celica, but torque is 34 NM more than Toyota Celica. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.4 | |
|
The Toyota Celica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Eclipse consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Celica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Eclipse could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 280'000 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: | 40 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mitsubishi Space Wagon, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Space Runner | Used also on Toyota Corolla | |
| 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 | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.32 m | |
|
Mitsubishi Eclipse is larger, but slightly lower. Mitsubishi Eclipse is 11 cm longer than the Toyota Celica, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Eclipse is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`918 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 2600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mitsubishi Eclipse has
|
Toyota Celica has
| |