Porsche Boxster (1996 – 2002) vs Mitsubishi Eclipse (1995 – 1999): specs compared
The Porsche Boxster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 213 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 9.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 220 km/h. The Mitsubishi Eclipse uses less fuel, from 9.0 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. The Porsche Boxster is the lighter car, from 1,252 kg against 1,295 kg. At 4,379 mm, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 64 mm longer than the Porsche Boxster.
| Specification |
Porsche
Boxster
1996 – 2002
|
Mitsubishi
Eclipse
1995 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2002 | 1995 – 1999 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 – 220 hp | 146 – 213 hp |
| Torque | 245 – 260 Nm | 195 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 7.6 s | 9.4 s |
| Top speed | 235 – 249 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.7 – 10.9 L/100 km | 9.0 – 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,315 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,290 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,416 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,252 – 1,310 kg | 1,295 – 1,305 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.