2009 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant (258 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 244 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant (351 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Galant | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 73 L |
