1997 Honda Today vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 810 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Today | 2006 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Today | Galant |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
