2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (230 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 590 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Galant |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
