Honda Prelude vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Honda Prelude · Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Length178.0 in
- Height51.8 in
- Wheelbase101.8 in
- Curb weight2,954 lb – 3,042 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Mitsubishi Eclipse width68.3 in – 68.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 5.6 in shorter (178.0 in vs 172.4 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.6 in narrower (69.0 in vs 68.4 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 1.6 in taller (51.8 in vs 50.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 98.8 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 14 lb heavier (2,998 lb vs 3,012 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Prelude is 1.6 in taller (51.8 in vs 50.1 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 5.6 in shorter (178.0 in vs 172.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (101.8 in vs 98.8 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.6 in narrower (69.0 in vs 68.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 14 lb heavier (2,998 lb vs 3,012 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Prelude · garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Eclipse — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Eclipse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Prelude | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 172.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 68.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 51.8 in | 50.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in | 98.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,998 lb | 3,012 lb | 14 lb |
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