Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 vs Subaru Impreza 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 225 HP | |
| Torque: | 383 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 55 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 83 NM more than Subaru Impreza. Thanks to more power Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 290'000 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 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 9 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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 | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 4 cm longer than the Subaru Impreza, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1 metres more than that of the Subaru Impreza, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`815 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 8000 | |
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