2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ES vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR
To start off, both 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ES and 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ES and 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ES. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ES.
Because 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ES. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ES. (198 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ES | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Lancer | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4572 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1763 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
