2006 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2007 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 765 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Nissan Titan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mitsubishi Galant 2007 Nissan Titan
Make Mitsubishi Nissan
Model Galant Titan
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2376 cc 5552 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 214 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 2285 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 106 L


 

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