Porsche 911 Targa (1995 – 1997) vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (1995 – 1996): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Targa 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 Targa 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 1,375 kg. At 4,310 mm, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 50 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Targa.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Targa
1995 – 1997
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
1995 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1995 – 1997 | 1995 – 1996 |
| Body style | Targa · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 285 hp | 270 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 309 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 – 6.6 s | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 266 – 275 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.9 – 12.4 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 | 1,375 – 1,400 kg | 1,260 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.