1978 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2009 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 118 kg more than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | 2009 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Galant | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
