2007 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 80 kg more than 2011 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, 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2011 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Grandis | Galant |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2378 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 67 L |
