2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 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 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (258 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 545 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant.
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 (350 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Pilot | Galant |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |
