1996 Audi S6 vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1996 Audi S6 and 1996 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi S6 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 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, 1996 Audi S6 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 1996 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | S6 | Galant |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
