2009 Honda Element vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 76 kg more than 2009 Honda Element.
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, 2009 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Element | 2010 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Element | Galant |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |