2004 Honda Fit vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2004 Honda Fit is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Fit weights approximately 60 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Fit | Galant |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2430 mm |
