2007 Honda Odyssey vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant (258 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 8 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.
Because 2007 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey 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, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant (351 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Odyssey | 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Odyssey | Galant |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3469 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |
