2012 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Galant and 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Mitsubishi Galant and 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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, 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Galant | 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Galant | Outlander |
| Year Released | 2012 | 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 | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 63 L |
