2008 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2008 Audi A6
To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Galant and 2008 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,121 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Audi A6 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 Audi A6 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 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.
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2008 Mitsubishi Galant | 2008 Audi A6 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Audi |
Model | Galant | A6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2378 cc | 3121 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |