1996 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1996 Mitsubishi Galant and 1996 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 25 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 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mitsubishi Galant | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Galant | Carina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |