2006 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Pacifica and 2006 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Pacifica | 2006 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Pacifica | Galant |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 67 L |
