galant or lancer??

[Gspeedvr42k1]

an a/t lancer maybe slower not the manual...

[TJC]

I think you're starting to get away from the original topic. I believe the comparisons are only on the current U.S. spec Galant and Lancer. And I'm sorry but the current Lancer here in the U.S. is weak even as a manual. It is probably more fun and better handling b/c of the size and weight but you're not getting much of a car. That's just my opinion.

[toc8g]

Right Combo,...I was just thinking that. Also I think the comparison would be with the I-4 Galant/GS,RS Eclipse.

[manybrews]

heres a few specs for all of you whom think the lancer is "less" of a car.
headroom in the lancer = 38.8 inches in the front 36.7 in the rear
headroom in the galant = 39.9 inches in the front 37.7 in the rear

legroom in the lancer = 43.2 inches in front, 36.6 in the rear
legroom in the galant = 43.5 inches in front, 36.3 in rear.

hip room in the lancer = 51.2 front, 50.2 rear
hip room in the galant = 52.4 front, 53.9 rear.
total passenger volumn in the lancer = 93.9 cubic feet
total passenger volumn in the galant = 97.6 cubic feet.

wheelbase lancer = 102.4 inches
wheelbase galant = 103.7 inches.
width lancer = 66.7 inches
width galant = 68.5 inches.
curb weight lancer = 2646 lbs
curb weight galant = 3031 lbs.

power to weight in the lancer = 22.05 lbs per horsepower
power to weight in the galant = 21.65 lbs per horsepower.

so basically, your getting a car thats about 2 percent smaller (although actually bigger in a few areas), about 400 lbs. lighter, and engineered and assembled MUCH better.

now, i AM comparing the base lancer to the base galant. i did not include the V6 for a few reasons... the main one being that if you include the high power galant, you need to include the high power lancer (and although its not here yet, i GARANTEE it will make the galant its bitch).


really, i know its a personal preference..
but when youre around them all day, its pretty obvious the lancer is a generally better car. (styling not included)

[toc8g]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'> you need to include the high power lancer (and although its not here yet, i GARANTEE it will make the galant its bitch).</div>


I don't think anyone is disputing that, the EVO is a bad ass car. But as far as what we are talking about is that the Lancer now having more power then the I-4 Galant or 3G Eclipse or RS or GS. When compared to the I-4 Cali Spec Galant I think the Lancer is the winner but A fed spec I-4 Galant I think its the loser. I mean I beat my cousins GS I-4 Cali Spec Eclipse m/t on a role in my Silver Galant and it was a I-4 but I find it real hard tto fathom the GS m/t Eclipse Cali spec would lose to a Cali Spec m/t Lancer. I have driven my Cousins GS and he definatly should have beaten me but he didn't know how to drive stick that well,....but when he did he would beat me off the line and stay ahead by a hood. I dunno,....I find it very hard to belive a OZ lancer is gonna beat a GS. And the reason I am making comaperison to the GS is because AEM has the OZ making more HP then the GS. I dunno this topic is turning my brain into a noodle!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[TJC]

Valid points manybrews. And you'll save some money too on the base models. I guess I'm biased b/c I have the V6 and that wouldn't be a fair comparison, lol. And more bias b/c I feel more room is more car, guess it depends on how you look at it. Some like tight little packages. How does the features compare. Is everything you can get on the Galant is also available on the Lancer like ABS, Traction control, leather option, decent sound system, airbags, etc.?

[manybrews]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(toc8g)</div><div class='quotemain'>

I don't think anyone is disputing that, the EVO is a bad ass car. But as far as what we are talking about is that the Lancer now having more power then the I-4 Galant or 3G Eclipse or RS or GS. When compared to the I-4 Cali Spec Galant I think the Lancer is the winner but A fed spec I-4 Galant I think its the loser. I mean I beat my cousins GS I-4 Cali Spec Eclipse m/t on a role in my Silver Galant and it was a I-4 but I find it real hard tto fathom the GS m/t Eclipse Cali spec would lose to a Cali Spec m/t Lancer. I have driven my Cousins GS and he definatly should have beaten me but he didn't know how to drive stick that well,....but when he did he would beat me off the line and stay ahead by a hood. I dunno,....I find it very hard to belive a OZ lancer is gonna beat a GS. And the reason I am making comaperison to the GS is because AEM has the OZ making more HP then the GS. I dunno this topic is turning my brain into a noodle!!!! Â*AHHHHHHHHHHHH! </div>
well, you gotta remember one thing.. the GS eclipse from 95 to 99 was actually a chrysler powertrain.. straight out of a neon. and it only had 140 HP too (identical to the base 4 cylinder galant).

both of these cars SHOULD beat a lancer.. i never meant to imply they wouldnt, as they both have a (SLIGHTLY) higher power to weight ratio than the current lancer.
but for real car people, power is a very small part of the total car equation. i would MUCH rather have a car with a suburb chassis and brakes with a low power engine than the opposite. American musclecars of the 60s were like that, and in general they are seriously shitty cars to drive... poor handling, poor performance in anything but straight line attacks, poor drivability, you name it.

[manybrews]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TJC)</div><div class='quotemain'>How does the features compare. Is everything you can get on the Galant is also available on the Lancer like ABS, Traction control, leather option, decent sound system, airbags, etc.?</div>

most of its available, but not all..
and it depends on the model, too.
obviously, the car is in a "cheaper" class, so its not quite as optioned out as the galant. although youde be surprised at what is available.

keep in mind that a turbo, AWD model is on the way, something that isnt available at all on the galant.
and also remember that you cant get a galant with a manual. (not a big deal to most, but i love a manual tranny).

[toc8g]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(manybrews)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(toc8g)</div><div class='quotemain'>

I don't think anyone is disputing that, the EVO is a bad ass car. But as far as what we are talking about is that the Lancer now having more power then the I-4 Galant or 3G Eclipse or RS or GS. When compared to the I-4 Cali Spec Galant I think the Lancer is the winner but A fed spec I-4 Galant I think its the loser. I mean I beat my cousins GS I-4 Cali Spec Eclipse m/t on a role in my Silver Galant and it was a I-4 but I find it real hard tto fathom the GS m/t Eclipse Cali spec would lose to a Cali Spec m/t Lancer. I have driven my Cousins GS and he definatly should have beaten me but he didn't know how to drive stick that well,....but when he did he would beat me off the line and stay ahead by a hood. I dunno,....I find it very hard to belive a OZ lancer is gonna beat a GS. And the reason I am making comaperison to the GS is because AEM has the OZ making more HP then the GS. I dunno this topic is turning my brain into a noodle!!!! Â*AHHHHHHHHHHHH! </div>
well, you gotta remember one thing.. the GS eclipse from 95 to 99 was actually a chrysler powertrain.. straight out of a neon. and it only had 140 HP too (identical to the base 4 cylinder galant).

both of these cars SHOULD beat a lancer.. i never meant to imply they wouldnt, as they both have a (SLIGHTLY) higher power to weight ratio than the current lancer.
but for real car people, power is a very small part of the total car equation. i would MUCH rather have a car with a suburb chassis and brakes with a low power engine than the opposite. American musclecars of the 60s were like that, and in general they are seriously shitty cars to drive... poor handling, poor performance in anything but straight line attacks, poor drivability, you name it.</div>


My bad I was stricktly mean the 3G Rs or GS, I didn't mean to put 3G or RS, GS,...sorry. As far as the RS, GS 2G Eclipse I have beaten a few on the highway,.....but then again they would probably give me a hassle on the street in my old I-4 Fed spec but then again i don't have that anymore and have a slow ass I-4 Cali Spec Galnt,...atleast untill I get that SAFC and Header!!!

[TJC]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(manybrews)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TJC)</div><div class='quotemain'>How does the features compare. Is everything you can get on the Galant is also available on the Lancer like ABS, Traction control, leather option, decent sound system, airbags, etc.?</div>

most of its available, but not all..
and it depends on the model, too.
obviously, the car is in a "cheaper" class, so its not quite as optioned out as the galant. although youde be surprised at what is available.

keep in mind that a turbo, AWD model is on the way, something that isnt available at all on the galant.
and also remember that you cant get a galant with a manual. (not a big deal to most, but i love a manual tranny).</div>

true, true. Not disputing the new EVO either; no comparison there. I personally would love a manual but was thinking of my wife so the Galant in auto was it... and of course that's all it comes in, lol. If it was just for me, manual all the way. However, I would still not choose the Lancer over the Galant (V6 of course) b/c of it's size and power. The EVO I love though.

BTW, did you ever find out for me manybrews if the knuckle was the same on the 2000 Eclipse GT and Galant V6's with twin-pistons? Sorry for the sidebar, lol.

[manybrews]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TJC)</div><div class='quotemain'>
BTW, did you ever find out for me manybrews if the knuckle was the same on the 2000 Eclipse GT and Galant V6's with twin-pistons? Sorry for the sidebar, lol.</div>
SHIT!
totally forgot about it.
i apologize.. im a bit absent minded.
ill TRY to remember on monday. (i also missed tuesday and wenesday last week due to illness, although thats probably just an excuse on my part).

[TJC]

No problem bro and I appreciate it. Just get well first manybrews. Specs can wait cause my new wheels are still en route so it will be maybe 2 weeks before I start shopping for replacement brakes.

[GalantT3]

You cant compare which car offers more for less because Mitsubishi is kind of lacking in the features department. Almost all 2003 family sedans offer a navigation system or On star or something. Mitsubishi on the other hand is way behind and the most you can get are power seats, a cd player and changer, ABS, and traction control. And a bra!

Choosing between the Lancer and the Galant basically comes down to what you can afford. I think the Galant is better looking, so I would tell you to get the Galant. But if you dont have the money for the Galant and you feel the Lancer would be the better deal then get the Lancer.


But if you can swing it get the Galant!!!!!

[Gspeedvr42k1]

getting a new car witch one u think i should look at...


2003 Lancer EVO VII or 2003 Galant GTZ 3.0L V6?

[GalantT3]

Well if your talking about the Lancer EVO good luck getting one!
The Lancer EVO wins out over a Galant GTZ easily!!!! I thought you were comparing the Galant GTZ and the Lancer OZ rally! In that case get the GTZ either way I see you getting the GTZ because only a select few will be getting the Lancer EVO.

Heres why:

It appears that 5 EVO's is a high number per dealership. Many stores won't get that many and some stores will get none so availability is going to be tight. So unless you left a deposit or your on some kind of waiting list odds are your only choice is going to be the Galant.