2000 Eagle Talon vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 158 kg more than 2000 Eagle Talon.
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, 2000 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2000 Eagle Talon has manual transmission. 2000 Eagle Talon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Eagle Talon | 2012 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Eagle | Mitsubishi |
Model | Talon | Galant |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2751 mm |