2003 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2003 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2003 Mitsubishi Galant and 2003 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Passat (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 250 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.

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 Volkswagen Passat (326 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Galant.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Mitsubishi Galant 2003 Volkswagen Passat
Make Mitsubishi Volkswagen
Model Galant Passat
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2349 cc 2496 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 326 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2710 mm


 

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