2006 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Galant and 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. (230 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant.

Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mitsubishi Galant 2006 Subaru Legacy
Make Mitsubishi Subaru
Model Galant Legacy
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3835 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 64 L


 

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