Eclipse Vs. Camaro
The Japanese import Mitsubishi Eclipse and the American-made Chevrolet Camaro are performance coupes. The Eclipse has been produced since 1989. The Camaro was produced from 1967 to 2002 and resumed production for 2010.
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Eclipse Trim
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The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is offered in two trim levels: the four-cylinder GS and the V-6 GT, with the GS featuring 17-inch alloy wheels, while the GT is equipped with a six-speaker CD audio system, according to Edmunds.com.
Camaro Trim
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The 2010 Camaro is available in five trim levels: the V-6-powered base LS and mid-range 1LT and 2LT models, and the V-8-powered Super Sport performance 1SS and 2SS versions, according to Edmunds.com.
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Eclipse Power
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The GS's 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine produces 162 horsepower, while the GT's 3.8-liter V-8 provides 265 hp, according to Edmunds.com.
Camaro Power
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The Camaro's 3.6-liter V-6 is direct-injected for 300 hp, and the V-8 generates 426 hp with a manual transmission while the automatic version offers 400 hp, according to Edmunds.com.
Eclipse Performance
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The Eclipse GS's four-cylinder hits 0 to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds and earns 20 mpg in city driving and 28 on the highway. The GT's V-6 gets 16/25 mpg, according to Edmunds.com.
Camaro Performance
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The base V-6 can achieve 0 to 60 mph in 6 seconds with the V-8 clocking 5 seconds. The V-6 mpg is 17/29 and the V-8 is 16/24, according to Edmunds.com.
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