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 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 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. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 325 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.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 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. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Civic | Galant |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |