Rover 45 1999 vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Rover 45) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 372.6 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Rover 45 engine produces 180 HP less power than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, whereas torque is 132.6 NM less than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 10.0 | |
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The Rover 45 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 45 consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which means that by driving the Rover 45 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 690 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 500 km in combined cycle | |
| Rover 45 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Accord, Land Rover Freelander, Rover 25 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Rover 45 is 17 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 45 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which means Rover 45 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | no data | |
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