2005 Honda Odyssey vs. 1979 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2005 Honda Odyssey is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Odyssey (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 865 kg more than 1979 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, 2005 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Odyssey | 1979 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Odyssey | Galant |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2520 mm |
