1996 Honda NSX vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 285 kg more than 1996 Honda NSX.
Because 1996 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant (340 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda NSX. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda NSX | 2004 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | NSX | Galant |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
