2005 Honda HR-V vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 92 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Mitsubishi Galant (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | HR-V | Galant |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
