2007 Mini Cooper vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 2007 Mini Cooper and 2007 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (230 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (173 HP @ 1600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Because 2007 Mitsubishi Galant 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 Mitsubishi Galant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper, 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 Mitsubishi Galant (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2007 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2007 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mini | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Cooper | Galant |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2760 mm |
