Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (1998 – 1999) vs Audi S4 (1997 – 2001): specs compared

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 265 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 5.7 s. The Audi S4 has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 237 km/h. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the lighter car, from 1,360 kg against 1,515 kg. At 4,481 mm, the Audi S4 is 130 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

Specification Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1998 – 1999 Audi S4 Audi S4 1997 – 2001
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 1998 – 1999 1997 – 2001
Body style — —
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive AWD AWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 280 hp 265 hp
Torque 373 Nm 400 Nm
0–100 km/h 4.7 s 5.7 s
Top speed 237 km/h 250 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy — 11.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,351 mm 4,481 mm
Width 1,770 mm 1,730 mm
Height 1,415 mm 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 2,510 mm 2,609 mm
Curb weight 1,360 kg 1,515 kg

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