2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 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:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Civic | Galant |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |