2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (230 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 860 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tahoe | Galant |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
