Porsche 911 Carrera S (1995 – 1997) vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (1995 – 1996): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Carrera S is the more powerful of the two, with up to 285 hp against 270 hp. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.4 s. The Porsche 911 Carrera S has the higher top speed: 275 km/h against 240 km/h. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the lighter car, from 1,260 kg against 1,400 kg. At 4,310 mm, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 50 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera S.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera S
1995 – 1997
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
1995 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1997 | 1995 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 285 hp | 270 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 309 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 275 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,316 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,271 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,400 kg | 1,260 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.