1980 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2010 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2010 Honda CR-V is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda CR-V weights approximately 371 kg more than 1980 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 CR-V (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mitsubishi Galant | 2010 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Galant | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2619 mm |
