1979 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 878 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 Ridgeline (247 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Galant | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3110 mm |
