2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Galant (159 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 585 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. 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, 2005 Fiat Panda (255 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Fiat | Mitsubishi |
Model | Panda | Galant |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 69.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 67 L |