2003 Buick Regal vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Regal weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Buick Regal (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Regal | 2008 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Regal | Galant |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
