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    '07 Rabbit vs '08 Eclipse?

    My buddy has a stock '08 Mistubishi Eclipse (manual) it's just the base trim. I have a stock '07 rabbit (auto). Just curious who you guys think would take it. Thanks
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    Re: '07 Rabbit vs '08 Eclipse?

    Quote Originally Posted by B-Nasti View Post
    My buddy has a stock '08 Mistubishi Eclipse (manual) it's just the base trim. I have a stock '07 rabbit (auto). Just curious who you guys think would take it. Thanks

    Lets put it this way, my Brother has a Chrysler Sebring, which is the exact same Engine they used in the 2003 Eclipse GT. It has about 200 HP. I have a 2008 Rabbit, and I hung with him the entire time. So Not sure what motor your friend is using or what trim line on the Eclipse he has whether its an RS/GS/GT or GTS but if its GT or below Im pretty sure youll hang with him. And your Auto should also have an auto stick feature doesn't it?
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    08 eclipse 162 hp. Not sure of the weight. But should be a drivers race. Ur auto wont help tho.

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    Re: '07 Rabbit vs '08 Eclipse?

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    08 eclipse should walk a stock rabbit. Just sayin.

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    No way.. Unless its a GTS he'll keep up with it.

    http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/200...specifications

    http://www.edmunds.com/volkswagen/ra...res-specs.html

    I think it would be a great run
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    I didnt read the base part hence the edit... 100% a drivers race

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    Re: '07 Rabbit vs '08 Eclipse?

    Yeh, his is the GS, according to that Vehix website - 162 Hp @ 6000. Thanks for the input. I figured it'd probably be close.
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    Re: '07 Rabbit vs '08 Eclipse?

    Definitely a good matchup. The Eclipse GS weighs a bit more, but has a bit more hp, and also bit less torque. Too close to call. Now if this were an 08 Rabbit, The Rabbit would win with equal drivers. The 06-07 owners like you and myself got shafted with 20 less hp!!
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    Even if I lose at least my car will look better than his
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