2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (230 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Galant |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
