Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1999 vs Subaru Impreza 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 373 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.9 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is more dynamic to drive. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 62 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): | 13.0 | 10.1 | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Impreza, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 380 km in combined cycle | 490 km in combined cycle | |
| Subaru Impreza gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.35 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Subaru Impreza are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`445 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 4400 | |
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