Honda del Sol vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

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1997 Honda del Sol
$15,080
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$19,499
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$15,080
Starting MSRP
$19,499
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Gas I4
Engine Type
Gas I4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
33 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
106 hp
Horsepower
162 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
2
Seating Capacity
4
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
Gas I4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
1.6L/97
Displacement
2.4L/145
Displacement
-
Displacement
106 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
162 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
103 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
M/T
5-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
33 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
4.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P175/70R13
Front Tire Size
P235/45R18
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P175/70R13
Rear Tire Size
P235/45R18
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
T125/70D16
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
13 x 5 in
Front Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
13 x 5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

Independent
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Trailing Arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

2
Passenger Capacity
4
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
N/A
Passenger Volume
82 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
38 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
53 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
49 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Head Room
35 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
29 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
51 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
44 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
93 in
Wheelbase
101 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
158 in
Length, Overall
180 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
49 in
Height, Overall
53 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
58 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
58 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
11 ft³
Trunk Volume
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume

Weight & Capacity

2,302 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,272 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

-
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
75
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
Pwr
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Not Available
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
7.64 x 0.83 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 1997 Honda del Sol or the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The 1997 Honda del Sol is more reliable than the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 1997 del Sol versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2012 Eclipse.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 1997 Honda del Sol or the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is more fuel efficient than the 1997 Honda del Sol with 23 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 1997 Honda del Sol or the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The 1997 Honda del Sol is cheaper than the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a $15,080 starting MSRP versus a $19,499 starting MSRP.

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