2001 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 600 kg more than 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. 2001 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mitsubishi Galant | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Galant | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 3378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |