2004 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2004 Smart ForTwo
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Galant and 2004 Smart ForTwo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 715 kg more than 2004 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Smart ForTwo 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 2004 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mitsubishi Galant | 2004 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Smart |
Model | Galant | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2378 cc | 799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 1820 mm |