Mitsubishi Eclipse (1995 – 1999) vs Honda Prelude (1996 – 2000): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Eclipse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 213 hp against 200 hp. The Honda Prelude is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 9.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 228 km/h against 220 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,190 kg against 1,295 kg. At 4,440 mm, the Honda Prelude is 61 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Eclipse
1995 – 1999
|
Honda
Prelude
1996 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1999 | 1996 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 146 – 213 hp | 133 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 195 – 290 Nm | 179 – 211 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 s | 7.5 – 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 201 – 228 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 9.7 L/100 km | 9.2 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,379 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,295 – 1,305 kg | 1,190 – 1,255 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.