2005 Kia Carens vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Galant (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 808 kg more than 2002 Mitsubishi Galant.
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 Kia Carens (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. 2002 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carens | 2002 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Carens | Galant |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |