2004 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Galant and 2004 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Galant | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
| Model | Galant | Outback |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2378 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
