Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1998 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 280 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 372.6 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution engine produces 170 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 227.6 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 8.0 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 15 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 | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is larger. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 1.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
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