Subaru Impreza WRX STi (1998 – 2000) vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (1996 – 1998): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 265 hp. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 180 km/h. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,404 mm, the Subaru Impreza WRX STi is 73 mm longer than the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi dates from 1998 – 2000, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution from 1996 – 1998.
| Specification |
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
1998 – 2000
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
1996 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2000 | 1996 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 238 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,404 mm | 4,331 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,470 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.