Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1998 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 | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 372.6 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 155 HP more power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 188.6 NM more than Subaru Impreza. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 9.0 | |
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The Subaru Impreza is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 550 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 | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 1.42 m | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Subaru Impreza are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 0.4 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): | no data | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 4400 | |
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