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Highlights

Highlights comparison
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Starting MSRP
$13,830
$18,087
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
MPG
22 City / 33 Hwy
23 City / 30 Hwy
Horsepower
140 hp
147 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
4
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
130 @ 4800
158 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
140 @ 6000
147 @ 5500
Displacement
2.0L/122
2.4L
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
22 City / 33 Hwy
23 City / 30 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.4 qts
7.4 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
15 x -TBD- in
16 x 4 in
Rear Wheel Size
14 x 5.5 in
15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
14 x 5.5 in
15 x 6 in
Spare Tire Size
T125/70D15
T125/70D16
Rear Tire Size
185/70R14
P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
185/70R14
P195/65HR15

Suspension

Suspension comparison
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Indep Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
17
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
35 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2
3
Steering Type
Power Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
17 ft³
Not Available ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
Not Available in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
6 in
Track Width, Rear
59 in
59 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
59 in
Height, Overall
50 in
52 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
69 in
Length, Overall
172 in
175 in
Wheelbase
99 in
101 in
Second Hip Room
47 in
45 in
Second Shoulder Room
51 in
52 in
Second Leg Room
28 in
30 in
Second Head Room
34 in
35 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
52 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
53 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
42 in
Front Head Room
38 in
38 in
Passenger Volume
79 ft³
79 ft³
Passenger Capacity
5
4

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
16 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,767 lbs
2,855 lbs

Electrical

Electrical comparison
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
90
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
525

Brakes

Brakes comparison
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 x -TBD- in
10.1 x -TBD- in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Type
Power
Pwr
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