2006 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 3 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 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. (152 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 20 kg more 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 Mitsubishi Galant (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. (198 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Galant | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Galant | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 58 L |
