1996 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1996 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1996 Mitsubishi Galant and 1996 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 406. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 406. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mitsubishi Galant | 1996 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Galant | 406 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
