1999 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1999 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. (81 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 310 kg more than 1984 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, 1999 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Step Wagon | 1984 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Step Wagon | Galant |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
