2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR
To start off, both 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE and 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE and 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR (287 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE. (146 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR should accelerate faster than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR weights approximately 295 kg more than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR (407 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer DE | 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Lancer | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10:01:00 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4495 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2635 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
