Honda del Sol vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse
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Highlights
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$15,080
Starting MSRP
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$19,499
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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33 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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106 hp
Horsepower
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162 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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2
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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106 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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162 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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1.6L/97
Displacement
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2.4L/145
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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103 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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33 City / 39 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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4.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P175/70R13
Rear Tire Size
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P235/45R18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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13 x 5 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P175/70R13
Front Tire Size
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P235/45R18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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T125/70D16
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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13 x 5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Trailing Arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Measurements
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49 in
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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53 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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11 ft³
Trunk Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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49 in
Height, Overall
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53 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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40 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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93 in
Wheelbase
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101 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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44 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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158 in
Length, Overall
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180 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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82 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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29 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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51 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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2
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,302 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,272 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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75
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Power
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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7.64 x 0.83 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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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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