2003 BMW 530 vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Galant

To start off, both 2003 BMW 530 and 2003 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 BMW 530 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 2003 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant.

Compare all specifications:

2003 BMW 530 2003 Mitsubishi Galant
Make BMW Mitsubishi
Model 530 Galant
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2926 cc 2349 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 501 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1685 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2640 mm