1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 50 kg more than 1986 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle (148 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. (122 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Shuttle | 1986 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Shuttle | Galant |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
