Nissan Silvia vs Mitsubishi Eclipse: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Nissan · 1993–2000
Silvia
No versions in our catalog yet
- Power
- 162 kW220 PS
Mitsubishi · 2005–2011
Eclipse
- Power
- 121–198 kW165–269 PS
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Off-road Eclipse Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Coupe vs Rear-wheel drive · Coupe
In plain words
Nissan Silvia is the older design (from 1993); Mitsubishi Eclipse arrived in 2005. On the catalog figures, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is the pick for off-road.
Full specifications
| Nissan Silvia | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | No data | 2.4 L 4 cyl Automatic (S4) · 2011 (EPA) |
| Production years | 1993–2000 | 2005–2011 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 162 kW (220 PS) 217 hp | 121–198 kW (165–269 PS) 162–266 hp Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | No data | 2,400 cc · 4 cyl 2.4 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 4-speed automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 10.2 l/100 km 23.1 mpg US |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €2,680/year estimated |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Body, Class, Country, Fuel.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.