2000 Honda Prelude vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2000 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 415 kg more than 2000 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Prelude | 2004 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Prelude | Galant |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
