2012 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Galant | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Galant | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
