2004 Kia Sportage vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 2004 Kia Sportage and 2004 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant (229 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
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2004 Kia Sportage | 2004 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sportage | Galant |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |