2005 Honda Pilot vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2005 Honda Pilot is newer by 32 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1973 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 Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Pilot | 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Pilot | Galant |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |
