2008 Kia Cerato vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2008 Kia Cerato is newer by 1 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 76 kg more than 2008 Kia Cerato.
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, 2008 Kia Cerato, 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cerato. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Cerato has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Cerato 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:
2008 Kia Cerato | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cerato | Galant |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3828 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1324 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |