Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (1994 – 1995) vs Volvo 850 (1994 – 1996): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the more powerful of the two, with up to 260 hp against 241 hp. The Volvo 850 has the higher top speed: 245 km/h against 180 km/h. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the lighter car, from 1,250 kg against 1,441 kg. At 4,671 mm, the Volvo 850 is 361 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
1994 – 1995
|
Volvo
850
1994 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1995 | 1994 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 hp | 241 hp |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 245 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.7 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,671 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,250 kg | 1,441 – 1,472 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.