2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Galant

To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.

Because 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Camaro 2006 Mitsubishi Galant
Make Chevrolet Mitsubishi
Model Camaro Galant
Year Released 2000 2006
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3390 cc 2376 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 213 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 100 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 67 L


 

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