2007 Honda Legend vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Galant

To start off, 2007 Honda Legend is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Legend (291 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant.

Because 2007 Honda Legend is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Legend 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 Legend (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Legend 2006 Mitsubishi Galant
Make Honda Mitsubishi
Model Legend Galant
Year Released 2007 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3471 cc 2376 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 291 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 351 Nm 213 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 67 L


 

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