2008 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2009 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.

Because 2009 Nissan Titan 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 2009 Nissan Titan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Galant, 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Mitsubishi Galant 2009 Nissan Titan
Make Mitsubishi Nissan
Model Galant Titan
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2378 cc 5549 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 213 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 106 L


 

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