2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 259 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Silverado | Galant |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 458 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 67 L |