2007 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (230 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 120 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 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | BMW |
| Model | Galant | 120 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 53 L |
