2007 Honda Element vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 780 kg more than 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1997 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Element | Galant |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
