2008 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant (230 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 484 kg more than 2008 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2008 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2008 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige | 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Exige | Galant |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |
