Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Honda Prelude Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Honda Prelude
- Length172.4 in
- Height49.8 in – 50.5 in
- Wheelbase98.8 in
- Curb weight2,754 lb – 3,270 lb
- Width68.3 in – 68.5 in
- Honda Prelude width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 5.6 in shorter (172.4 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.6 in narrower (68.4 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 1.6 in taller (50.1 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 101.8 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 14 lb heavier (3,012 lb vs 2,998 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Honda Prelude is 1.6 in taller (50.1 in vs 51.8 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 5.6 in shorter (172.4 in vs 178.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (98.8 in vs 101.8 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.6 in narrower (68.4 in vs 69.0 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 14 lb heavier (3,012 lb vs 2,998 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Honda Prelude
- 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 | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Honda Prelude | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.4 in | 178.0 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 68.4 in | 69.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 50.1 in | 51.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 98.8 in | 101.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,012 lb | 2,998 lb | 14 lb |
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