Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Honda Prelude Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Honda Prelude
- Length175.4 in
- Height51.6 in
- Wheelbase100.8 in
- Curb weight2,822 lb – 3,053 lb
- Width68.9 in
- Honda Prelude width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 2.6 in shorter (175.4 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.1 in narrower (68.9 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 0.2 in taller (51.6 in vs 51.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (100.8 in vs 101.8 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Prelude is 61 lb heavier (2,938 lb vs 2,998 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Prelude is 61 lb heavier (2,938 lb vs 2,998 lb)
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 2.6 in shorter (175.4 in vs 178.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Prelude has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (100.8 in vs 101.8 in)
- Height: Honda Prelude is 0.2 in taller (51.6 in vs 51.8 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 0.1 in narrower (68.9 in vs 69.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Honda Prelude
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Eclipse — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Eclipse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Honda Prelude | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 178.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 68.9 in | 69.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 51.6 in | 51.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 101.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,938 lb | 2,998 lb | 61 lb |
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