Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Nissan 350Z
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Highlights
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$19,499
Starting MSRP
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$36,870
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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162 hp
Horsepower
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306 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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268 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.4L/145
Displacement
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3.5L/214
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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162 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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306 @ 6800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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17 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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9.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P235/45R18
Rear Tire Size
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P245/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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T125/70D16
Spare Tire Size
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T155/80D17
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P235/45R18
Front Tire Size
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P225/45WR18
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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18 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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18 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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18 x 8.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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16 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Suspension
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
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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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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4
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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51 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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44 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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29 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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72 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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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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35 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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82 ft³
Passenger Volume
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52 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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53 in
Height, Overall
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53 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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180 in
Length, Overall
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170 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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101 in
Wheelbase
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104 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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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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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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4 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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Weight & Capacity
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3,272 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,575 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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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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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
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 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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Safety
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Electrical
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525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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110
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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11.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.6 x 1.10 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Yes
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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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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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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Not Available
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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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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10.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.1 x 0.63 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse or the 2009 Nissan 350Z?
The 2009 Nissan 350Z is more reliable than the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2009 350Z versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2012 Eclipse.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse or the 2009 Nissan 350Z?
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is more fuel efficient than the 2009 Nissan 350Z with 23 MPG combined versus 20 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse or the 2009 Nissan 350Z?
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is cheaper than the 2009 Nissan 350Z with a $19,499 starting MSRP versus a $36,870 starting MSRP.
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