2004 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Galant and 2004 Volkswagen Jetta 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 45 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 222 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant (213 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (165 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Galant | 2004 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Galant | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2378 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
