2012 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 2013 Bentley Mulsane

To start off, 2013 Bentley Mulsane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Mulsane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Mulsane should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Mulsane weights approximately 1045 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 2013 Bentley Mulsane 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 2013 Bentley Mulsane. 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, 2013 Bentley Mulsane (1,020 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 807 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Mulsane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Galant.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mitsubishi Galant 2013 Bentley Mulsane
Make Mitsubishi Bentley
Model Galant Mulsane
Year Released 2012 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 6752 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 160 HP 505 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 213 Nm 1020 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Premium
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type 4-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 2585 kg
Vehicle Length 4854 mm 5575 mm
Vehicle Width 1839 mm 2208 mm
Vehicle Height 1471 mm 1521 mm
Wheelbase Size 2751 mm 3266 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 20.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 96 L


 

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