2007 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2000 Noble M12
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Noble M12 would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (230 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 420 kg more than 2000 Noble M12.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2000 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2000 Noble M12 has manual transmission. 2000 Noble M12 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 Mitsubishi Galant | 2000 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Noble |
| Model | Galant | M12 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
