2010 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. Both 2010 Mitsubishi Galant and 2012 Chevrolet Equinox are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 173 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mitsubishi Galant | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Galant | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 71 L |
