1996 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1996 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 1996 Mitsubishi Galant and 1996 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Swift. (55 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 530 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Swift. 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Swift. (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mitsubishi Galant | 1996 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Suzuki |
Model | Galant | Swift |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2270 mm |