2012 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 870 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Galant | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Galant | Today |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1400 mm |
