1979 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 582 kg more than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Galant | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2797 mm |
