2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Galant SE
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS and 2006 Mitsubishi Galant SE were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS (230 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant SE. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant SE.
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 Mitsubishi Galant GTS (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant SE. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant SE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Galant GTS | 2006 Mitsubishi Galant SE | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Galant | Galant |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3835 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
