Alfa Romeo Spider (1995 – 2003) vs Mitsubishi Eclipse (1995 – 1999): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Spider is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 213 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 9.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 220 km/h. The Mitsubishi Eclipse is the lighter car, from 1,295 kg against 1,325 kg. At 4,379 mm, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 79 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Spider.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Spider
1995 – 2003
|
Mitsubishi
Eclipse
1995 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Japan |
| Documented years | 1995 – 2003 | 1995 – 1999 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 144 – 218 hp | 146 – 213 hp |
| Torque | 169 – 280 Nm | 195 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 9.3 s | 9.4 s |
| Top speed | 205 – 235 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.9 – 11.7 L/100 km | 9.0 – 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,285 – 4,300 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,775 – 1,781 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,325 – 1,430 kg | 1,295 – 1,305 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.