1997 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To start off, both 1997 Mitsubishi Galant and 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 350 kg more than 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue has automatic transmission and 1997 Mitsubishi Galant has manual transmission. 1997 Mitsubishi Galant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Mitsubishi Galant | 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Oldsmobile |
Model | Galant | Intrigue |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2900 mm |