1975 Honda Life vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 675 kg more than 1975 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1979 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda Life | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Life | Galant |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 28 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2520 mm |