2012 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic 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 20 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 364 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Mitsubishi Galant | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
Model | Galant | Civic |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1216 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |