2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2006 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 646 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2003 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Pilot | Galant |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
