1985 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1985 Honda Accord and 1985 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (109 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Honda Accord weights approximately 20 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Honda Accord (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Galant. (122 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Accord | 1985 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Galant |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1829 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
