2002 Honda Torneo vs. 1971 Mitsubishi Galant

To start off, 2002 Honda Torneo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,671 cc, 2002 Honda Torneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Honda Torneo. (67 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Torneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Torneo weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant.

Because 1971 Mitsubishi Galant 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 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Torneo, 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, 2002 Honda Torneo (149 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. (117 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Torneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mitsubishi Galant. 2002 Honda Torneo has automatic transmission and 1971 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1971 Mitsubishi Galant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Torneo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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