2009 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander

To start off, both 2009 Mitsubishi Galant and 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.

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, 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Mitsubishi Galant 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
Make Mitsubishi Mitsubishi
Model Galant Outlander
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2399 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 157 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 63 L


 

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