Honda Civic 1996 vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Honda Civic engine produces 120 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.8 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 510 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CRX | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Honda Civic is larger, but slightly lower. Honda Civic is 13 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 1 cm wider, while the height of Honda Civic is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 1 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 22 200 | |
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