2012 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Galant and 2012 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 98 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima.
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 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Galant | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Galant | Altima |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 76 L |
