2008 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra

To start off, both 2008 Mitsubishi Galant and 2008 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Galant (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (141 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 373 kg more than 2008 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2008 Mitsubishi Galant (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Mitsubishi Galant 2008 Nissan Sentra
Make Mitsubishi Nissan
Model Galant Sentra
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2378 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 213 Nm 199 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1077 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.7 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 55 L


 

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