2006 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 28 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, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 825 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1978 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Galant |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
