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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 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. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 60 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (209 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. (157 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.
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 | 2399 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
