2007 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse

To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 5 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 48 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 340 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Galant.

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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse, 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Mitsubishi Galant 2012 Buick LaCrosse
Make Mitsubishi Buick
Model Galant LaCrosse
Year Released 2007 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3828 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 5001 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1857 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1504 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2837 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.7 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 59 L


 

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