1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 and 1986 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 515 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 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. (122 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1986 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 300 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2610 mm |
