2003 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2003 Proton 400
To start off, both 2003 Mitsubishi Galant and 2003 Proton 400 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,349 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Galant (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 400 kg more than 2003 Proton 400. 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 Mitsubishi Galant (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton 400. 2003 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2003 Proton 400 has manual transmission. 2003 Proton 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mitsubishi Galant | 2003 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Proton |
| Model | Galant | 400 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2349 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
