1994 Honda Accord vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1977 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 50 kg more than 1977 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, 1994 Honda Accord (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Accord | 1977 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Accord | Galant |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
