1999 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 645 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mitsubishi Galant | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | SsangYong |
| Model | Galant | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2349 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
