Opel Calibra (1989 – 1997) vs Mitsubishi Eclipse (1989 – 1994): specs compared
The Opel Calibra is the more powerful of the two, with up to 204 hp against 198 hp. It has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 230 km/h. The Mitsubishi Eclipse is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,185 kg. At 4,491 mm, the Opel Calibra is 102 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| Specification |
Opel
Calibra
1989 – 1997
|
Mitsubishi
Eclipse
1989 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1997 | 1989 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 204 hp | 91 – 197 hp |
| Torque | 169 – 280 Nm | 142 – 275 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 12.0 s | 6.8 – 9.2 s |
| Top speed | 198 – 245 km/h | 220 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 – 11.2 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,491 mm | 4,389 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,306 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,469 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,185 – 1,380 kg | 1,145 – 1,433 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.