2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima.
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 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Nissan Altima | 2012 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Nissan | Mitsubishi |
Model | Altima | Galant |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |