2012 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Galant and 2012 Nissan 370Z were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 37 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Because 2012 Nissan 370Z is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan 370Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Galant, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan 370Z (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Mitsubishi Galant | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Galant | 370Z |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 213 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1503 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4404 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1316 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 72 L |