2009 Honda Fit vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (116 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 99 kg more than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Mitsubishi Galant (122 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (106 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 1986 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Fit | Galant |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
