Mitsubishi Eclipse (1989 – 1994) vs Porsche 944 S (1988 – 1991): specs compared
The Porsche 944 S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 198 hp. The Mitsubishi Eclipse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.1 s. The Porsche 944 S has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 230 km/h. The Mitsubishi Eclipse is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,310 kg. At 4,389 mm, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 160 mm longer than the Porsche 944 S.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Eclipse
1989 – 1994
|
Porsche
944 S
1988 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1994 | 1988 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 91 – 197 hp | 211 hp |
| Torque | 142 – 275 Nm | 280 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 9.2 s | 7.1 s |
| Top speed | 220 – 230 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,389 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,306 mm | 1,275 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 – 1,433 kg | 1,310 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.