1986 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1986 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,601 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. (122 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mitsubishi Galant | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Galant | Accord |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2390 mm |
