2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 3,190 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. (159 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 966 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. (220 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2005 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Freelander | Galant |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3190 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2486 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |