What is better to Subaru Impreza or Mitsubishi Lancer EVO? - Clash of the Titans. What is better: Subaru WRX STI or Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution What is the best Imprem or Lancer

Our colleagues from the British Auto magazine decided to finally put the points over "I" in the dispute, which has repeatedly brought to the spectacle of the participants of different fan parties. What kind of models is better? Do not think that body change and restructuring means the end of the EVO line. No, nothing like that, just the image of the machine is dictated by the International Automobile Federation (FIA), which is a regulation for the rally groups N and A. Last chance Say "Goodbye!" The magnificent model for designers is to pour into it absolutely all the achievements and developments of the company. Final triple "Hurray!", If you liberate.

Take, for example, EVO III. A total of about a year was produced, but guys from Mitsubishi, spending considerable money, managed to achieve an excellent result.

And EVO VI? The model was so successful that the official supplies of EVO in the UK began with it. No wonder, however, after all, Mitsubishi representation could no longer endure losses due to the "gray" dealers from Japan from Japan with whole compositions. The Japanese revived the name Ralliart, dragging the EVO party to the UK, released specifically for a foggy albion, and prepared to run into the EVO VII series - a real revolution in the designer of the quick Mitsubishi. The Department road cars The company was no longer included in the sports program, that is, fium with their regulations no longer connected hands to designers.

Mitsubishi lost a lot without starting sales in the UK before - for example, along with Subaru. Meanwhile, Fuji Nova Industries has released Impreza at the end of 1992. On European autobahns, the Rocky of the Japanese oppository was heard in the 93rd, and a year later, soblips of the bypass valve were heard on the streets. It was a real blow, supported by the fet of Colin Makrey, which in 1995 became the youngest champion of the world on the rally. Impreza has gained truly amazing success, and Subaru changed the image. Since then, this is not a manufacturer of farmers for farmers, but a company producing high-tech products.

The subaru road vehicle department once, like Mitsubishi, was closely connected with the sports department, reinforced by specials from the well-known Prodrive. However, in 1997, when the Mitsubishi divisions "divorced", the Subaru team continued to work in close cooperation and embodied the good part of the FIA \u200b\u200brequirements in the conveyor impleza. That is, anyone could go and buy a car from a local dealer, "like that Scots from the TV." But do not think that in the meantime, EVO was completely "blown away" - no, Mitsubishi, on a par with Subaru, produced decent cars, which could well participate in N. Group competitions and for those, and for others, very tempting marketing prospects were opened.

Subaru Impreza.

While the basic improvements of EVO touched the engine and the company, in Subaru focused on the transmission and controllability of Impreza. The central differential controlled by the driver is now standard for all Impreza WRX STIsold in England. His task is quite understandable: the driver chooses between the traditional symmetric drive (50% of the moment on the axis and 25% per wheel) and asymmetry (65% ago and 35% ahead), which makes it possible to choose the most suitable ride mode.

Combined with the new screw differential Impreza was even easier to firm in turns under the gas. SUBARU also worked over the chassis geometry - changed the corners of the wheel installation, disk size and tires. The base "stretched" by 10 millimeters, aluminum involved in the suspension, which reduces the unsophisticated masses, added meat "in the places of fastening the suspension, as well as the wheel drives and hinges enhanced. The changes have affected the steering mechanism: new thrust decorated with a damping valve so that the steering wheel does not beat when driving on irregularities.

Of course, did not go around the engine. Changed the shape of the combustion chamber, installed forged pistons and new rings - the motor became much more fun to spin.
EVO fast, more maneuverable and better equipped - just such see Evo IX engineers Mitsubishi. Before their talent is not only for innovations, but also to preserve the former advantages worth removing the cap. Evo's subtle connoisseurs for sure noticed new front bumper With wider air ducts, the increased "window" of the intercooler, carbon anti-cycle, new ENKEI wheels and a raised lighting engineering. But the main innovations away from foreign eyes were hidden under the hood. We are talking about the MIVEC gas distribution system. In fact, the motor is the same as the same good old block 4G63 with a turbine that regularly drove all EVO - rally Galant VR4 and late 80s road cars.

However, the MIVES system has significantly added potential. It is based on speed and load sensors - at low speeds it contributes to better combustion, saving fuel and reducing exhaust toxicity. If they fuse in pedals, the emphasis moves to filling the cylinders with a mixture, optimization of air supply and maximum return. Although environmental issues are taken into account in the "faurrature" modes. It was MIVES who made it possible to remake catalysts and other strokes in the graduation path, which, in turn, now do not contain the motor on small revolutions, which affects the economy.

Led Mitsubishi Evo.

Four days passed from the moment the keys from EVO got into my pocket, and I have never been heading about it yet. But nevertheless, at seven in the evening, I met the Neil and Mappa colleagues at WRX STI. After a short stop at refueling, we broke out on the free highway. Our plans included to dirty to fully test the possibilities of both cars. We were not far from the point marked on the legend of the UK Rally, where Marcus Gronholm broke his peugeot 206 before the other two cars repeated his mistake in 2002.

That is, the place was chosen correct. A short cutting in Central Wales reminded us of EVO's tendency to open spaces. Despite the losses in the transmission and ballast in the cabin, Mitsubishi can break away from Subaru.

The turbo engine with MIVES is a real little evil tank that provides you with acceleration without delays and failures. Than already I. winding road, the fierce EVO tear asphalt by all four paws. Yes, it is also worth expressing gratitude to nature for fresh Wales air, containing so many oxygen.

In situations in which EVO VIII FQ300 would feel hot, Evo IX goes simply canceled! The fact is that MIVES significantly added thrust in the lower range, that is, now the engine pulls "from the basement to the attic", and quite close programs are perfectly complemented - in any situation you have chosen exactly the necessary transmissionthat eliminates the convulsive "sticking of the shutter." On the third, fourth and fifth acceleration does not weaken. Yes, the sixth is also overclocking, not "economical", as they wrote in a magazine for housewives. We will be glad if you have an expensive, allowing you to check all transmissions in action.

Switching at the peak of power is quite complex. God forbid you to reset the gas with a squeezing clutch, turn on the transmission and again trigger the pedal: to arrange unslapted overloads to your passengers, especially if you have a bad leg. Already with 3000 revolutions, the motor is quite well picks up, and the turbine wakes up on the 3500, lifting pressure up to 1.3 bar. It is worth noting that the engine does not have "parishes" and "care" - if graphically portray the pressure of the boost, then the straight line will be. Even 7,000 revolutions in the motor there is a permanent pressure of 1.1 bar, that is, in the entire upper range, he is ready for a "shots". The maximum moment is already achieved at 4400 rpm, and its range is great as ever. EVO engines have always had problems with high speeds - the MIVES system corrected the "shortcoming". Now the power does not fall until the cutoff. Although up to 7,000, the motor can not be twisted, especially, I repeat, if you do not know how to clearly and quickly fade the box, switch early - you will not lose in acceleration. The main thing, do not lower the tachometer arrow below 3500.

Led Subaru Impreza.

In truth, Subaru after EVO seems sluggish - the engine is not spinning so aggressive, peak bands are no longer the ... tired of constantly switching to maintain turns in the area of \u200b\u200bmaximum return, although clicking the box, compared to Evovskaya, much more fun and easier.

However, stop! We will throw bias, forget everything that was felt behind the wheel of EVO. The SUBARU motor spoke nicely to "Gas" - no jerks, dealers, only appropriate acceleration. Turbophusta begins with 3,500 revolutions, and the maximum moment, judging by the sensations, is developing on around 3900. But unlike EVO in the area of \u200b\u200b5,500, the engine is dried, and it has to be switched. The cut-off, as well as on EVO, is triggered by 7000, but we do not see the point above 6000.

Undoubtedly, Impreza is a completely comfortable car, you can relax on it on the motorway and cute cute, and not try to turn the roar of the motor and the hum of the loud rubber.

The suspension is also much more comfortable and is radically different from the behavior of the EVO suspension in turns. Mitsubishi is remarkably poured into a turn on the brakes and clearly fits at the exit of it under the "gas", the subaru also falls to the front wheels when braking, and under the "gas" "dives" in turn, but it is absolutely clear. However, it is worth the turns worth at least in order to understand the operation of transmission and differentials.

It happens to aggressively turning scary: the brain will stick it to the right temple, then to the left, overload is forced to beat the heart more often.

Other cars respond to sharp turns of the rubber steering wheel, and Lmpreza continues, as if nothing had happened, punch the trajectory, refraining it in the direction that the driver sets. And as soon as the owners of Subaru are experiencing such heartbeats?

We want to say, the car turns simply wonderful when you get used to the differential and distribution of thrust in steep turns, to the suspension, motor and so on. That is, you begin to feel the car. If the unity with the machine has not yet happened - do it on direct, go through a couple of ligaments at low speed, until you get used to management. Did you merge with lmpreza? Now you can and spend!

Veteridict

I think when you read this text, I noticed our obvious sympathy for EVO. Let's not lie, it is really a supercar, giving pilot invaluable experience. Fast associated with the driver at the intuitive level "Nine" and the most predictable from "evolution" when driving in limit modes. Subaru managed to get used to. Yes, and "Duri" could be more in it. However, the new differential perfectly completed the design of a symmetric full drive.

For more than 20 years Subaru Impreza. and Mitsubishi. Lancer Evo. Fight for the right to be the best drive car of all time. And despite the fact that both cars remain excellent rally cargoes for roads common use, Subaru Impreza has always been better, and that is why ...

1. On it won the legendary Colin Mcrae

2. The sound of its engine does not confuse with anything

3. He is more discreet

Lancer EVO with all its spoilers and expansion wheel arches It can not hide his muscles, which definitely does not like more than an adult audience. Take Impreza WRX., remove all the spoilers from it, and you can "fly" under radar, not attracting special attention.

4. He has an air intake on the hood

Perhaps it will seem guys, but the opportunity to get a car with an air intake from the factory is just great!

5. Subarists are more friendly and active.

Different impends you can see on all kinds of automotive events. The clubs of this model are in every city of any country. Is there such a Lancer EVO? Mmm ... no!

6. He has its own unique color scheme.

CEOs of centuries motorists associate car brands With concrete colors: Ferrari - Red, Jaguar - Racing British Green, Lamborghini - Yellow. Impreza WRX is unmistakably determined by the unique blue color of Mica Blue and disks painted in gold.

7. Many special users were issued

Since the time, Kolin Makray began to win the stages in the WRC Championship, Subaru began to produce all sorts of specials to note success. There are really many of them: RB5, P1, R205, but the most famous, probably 22b (in the photo above), which is made in honor of the 40-year anniversary of Subaru.

8. Even with the body of the hatchback it looks good

Imreza WRX has always been released with a sedan body (sometimes a coupe), but in the penultimate generation for the first time a version with a hatchback body appeared. We were very afraid that the company would spoil everything, but the car turned out at least, not bad, especially in the WRX STI version.

9. He survived Lancer Evo

Mitsubishi "killed" Lancer EVO this year and does not seem to be going to return it in the near future. And the WRX breathes with complete breasts and now became a full-fledged model, not the "hot" version of Impreza.

The top versions of Mitsubishi Lancer and Subaru-Impreza, as you know, seriously opposed each other on the rally tracks. Scrupulously counted the number of victories, the muscles of turbobologists increased, all-wheel drive transmissions became sophisticated. Well, the modifications simply fought for the sympathy of the consumer with suspended solutions.

Marketers decided to breed rivals. "Lancer" today is a bright, but solid sizes in a respectable sedan, on which even a spectacular aerodynamic package looks like a dear suit.

"Subaru-Impreza" even in the "Sport" version itself, though, firmly standing on the base 17-inch wheels. The photographer, accustomed to "love with his eyes," blocked something about the Korean motifs. In his own way, he is right, although in the rational appearance of "Impremen" there is a hint: the external restraint is only a shell.

They have different types of bodies, like the design of all-wheel drive transmissions. But under the hoods are close to the possibilities of 2-liter motors.

Balanced maximalism

Rough, hard plastic, discreet front panel, large, but completely unsubstantiated devices. In the interior of "Impreza" fell in love with difficulty. The look slips on bulk and battlefires design solutions. But other parts of the body disagree with such an assessment: they are very suitable for sports buckets of the front seats, a small grip steering wheel, poured by elastic pedal force. The car gives to feel a note of individuality, cultivated in several generations "Impreza." Of course, not everything is perfect. Too lowly located the steering wheel, under which you have to be squeezed, despite adjustment, and after serving to see the tops of the instrument scales. The mirror was glued across the windshield in the middle, the handbrake in the "combat" position rests on his knee. In a word, at a driver's seat, they are sitting even unnecessarily tightly and from this "Subaru" seems more compact than, rather than. Once from behind, noted with surprise: it is much more spacious than expected.

Of course, "Lancer" is also far from the standard and inside looks noticeably easier than you expect, looking out the car outside. The same inexpensive, legain plastics, in combination with which even skin on the seats looks pretty ordinary. And yet it is somehow more spacious, brighter, more interesting. The eyes and other parts of the body do not enter the discussion. Juicy, bright instrument combination, rich information display, comfortable steering wheel and pedals. The car does not offer an exquisite landing, and its controls do not stand out by an emphasis and sportiness spirit. Or maybe not necessary? It is spacious here, easy to enter, change, change the pose in unobtrusive coverage driver's chair. Of course, it is easier "Subarovsky", but it is quite convenient, besides, it is not bad allocate loads and more universally.

It seems all with it: a spacious interior, paint brightness, solidness of the finish. But something is missing. Yeah: In the interior of Lancer, there is not even a hint of what is the sake of which this comparison is four-wheel drive. Only a small-scale toggle switch on the central console externally highlights the most dear version cars. In general, if you decide to boast of non-standard auto capabilities, you will have to travel a tour ... in a pit or lift. Or try to demonstrate features in motion. Let's try?

Stereotypes and realities

About sounds dominant in "Impreza"! Here Basovito and tasty drummed the opposite engine, something echoed in the transmission splashing gears. According to modern standards, all this is superfluous, at least for the usual version of the car, but it turns out! Here the foot on the clutch, his hands were cracked on the steering wheel. Start!

And here - the first serious disappointment. It seems that everything is provided: the interior permeated sportiness, combat sound, even a light shiver on the steering wheel. Moreover, "Subaru" willingly breaks away from the place, demonstrating the striking elasticity of the engine, even on small revolutions. The motor performs its work confidently, but completely uneconomic. On this "impedition" you can switch to 4000 rpm, and you can 7,000, the engine perceives it equally. Although not! In the latter case, you will have to wait, when the motor will slowly subside the tachometer arrow to the limit zone. In a word - Euro IV! Although for everyday ride - not bad.

Configurations are added unexpectedly comfortable pendants. Not yet realized to the end, how logical such settings are, with surprise, it discovered that the car softly rolls along the seams, joints, small irregularities. Moreover, at low speeds, it is quite friendly and in ditch more serious. But it is worth setting gas, "Impreza" becomes a jump, prone to a split. It turns out that its suspensions are not only soft, but also short-terrestrial, and therefore, they are adapted to domestic cords only conditionally.

In contradiction with suspensions, a sharp and impulsive steering wheel enters, which at first perceive with distrust: the car requires too much attention to himself, does not allow to relax. Understanding such a rigor comes gradually when, with an increase in the speed of "Impreza", all confident and reliable behaves in turns. Feeling the hardness of intentions, it seems to stick to the road, allowing you to calculate the trajectory to millimeters. The driver only hints, making an almost imperceptible driving movement, the car instantly executes the command. Cons are associated with the characteristics of the suspension. In rapid turns, unexpectedly large rolls prevent and not always stable behavior on irregularities.

Universal "Ulan"

"Lancer" immediately makes it possible to understand: from its full drive is hardly worth waiting for something unusual - Musculatory games, for example. No flirting with sports. The transmission circuit with the automatic connection of the rear wheels is borrowed from the "Outlander XL" and is focused, first of all, on the reliability of control. You can exploit the Lancer and the front-wheel drive, for the sake of efficiency. And only if necessary, for example on wet or slipping road, remember the second leading axis. Therefore, on asphalt, first of all, pay attention to other features of the car.

The engine and the variator seems to study each other. One thing roars on maximum turnover, and the other smoothly adjusts, diligently smoothing the joint result. At first glance, too noisy and monotonously, does not cause emotions. However, little, it became obviously obvious: smooth does not mean slow, and 150 horses under the hood "Mitsubishi" are simply set up differently and in general, no worse than the "Subarovsk". Moreover, at high speeds, the engine "Lancer" is even emotionally. True, sounds - with an excess! It is worth a little reset gas - "Lancer" like becomes quiet and stopped. In some modes, he really is not so nasitist, like an "Imprection", and more comfortable. But there was a Basovic roar, causing pride, "here is frankly rattling, a sharp sound from the silencer, to which, should be pressed from the heart, a tensile roar of the motor is added, and at high speeds and aerodynamic grooves.

And yet "Lancer" is much more versatile. Pendants do not try to seem more comfortable than it really is. The car, in contrast to the "Impreza", habitually shakes in small irregularities, it repeats the profile of the road. But the suspension does not allow Rockets on deep waves and are noticeably cope with serious codbins.

Handling is reliable and understandable. Calm, suspended reactions, good feedback, stable behavior on direct and turns. Alas, fast movies "Lancer" even in the all-wheel drive version does not like. For the time being, it diligently buses into the asphalt, allowing you to feel the advantages of the second leading axis. But it is worth demanding more, the car in front-wheel drive shifts outward, giving understanding: "This is not mine!" "Impreza" -to allowed to slide, driving a car, counting the trajectory to the subtleties. Four-wheel drive "Lancer" is more for a more rational distribution of forces on wheels. And no sport, no slides!

A row of prices

These cars will not combine no longer rivalry, nor similar in the capabilities of the engines or the drive of four wheels. Looking at prices, I dare to assume that all-wheel drive "Lancers" on our roads will appear more. And it's not just that Mitsubishi is more versatile, and Subaru-Impreza is more likely a car for an individualist. It is also more expensive in comparable configuration, and this strongly changes the requirements.

"In many ways, very close: four-wheel drive, 280 hp, turbocharging, 17-inch wheels with Bridgestone tires, Bilstein shock absorbers, Brembo brakes. It is possible to argue about the features of the settings of active differentials "Lancer" or talk about its aerodynamics. But be sure: "Subaru" will oppose no less effective and interesting developments. In general, such cars will always not wait to check in battle, grop up a thin line between the abilities of the machine and their own.

Workout.

Outside the windows endless autumn rain. Therefore, the measurements of the speakers are still postponing, but by using the bad weather, trying on the car to everyday life. They have even "Isofix" locks for children's seats! And yet, counting the armrests and the cup holders in these machines are too prosaic. After all, it is hardly in the arms of tenacious seats, feeling serious efforts on the pedals, feeling the racing horns of six-speed boxes, you begin to look different on a lot. It is not so important, a cloth or skin is trimmed with a salon, a soft or hard plastic of the instrument panel. The main thing is that all this obeys a single ideology: he kept, fixed, was comfortable, grip, understandable and readable.

A small advantage is still for Subaru. Its style is expressive, more spectacular, brighter. In addition, a combination of devices is more convenient as steering wheel, and "twist" ventilation systems. But "" opposes the emotionality of the internal decoration "Imprezes" excellent sports seatMade as if to order, it was under me. Yes, and the gearbox in Mitsubishi works more clearly, protecting from errors when switching.

The first driver's impressions give a small advantage of Lancer. The suspension is more comfortable, in everyday life it is clearly easier, clear in management, even despite the very sharp steering wheel. Where "" starts a little "rest" at the entrance to the turn, Mitsubishi follows the selected trajectory. But "Subaru" takes his more convenient, tracked and much less noisy motor, clearly demonstrating the advantages of additional 500 working volume cubes. The rest of the "Imprection" tougher requires more attention from the driver, reluctantly forgiving errors in the management.

THE BASIC INSTINCT

The tachometer arrow froze on a five thousandth mark (with the transmission enabled, the electronic stop "protects" the clutch, not allowing the motor to unwind more). Start! "Lancer Evo Ix" jerk jumps forward, but then the turnover is falling to 2000. Approximately hemisheconic confusion of the turbine seems eternity. Finally, approximately 3000 rpm follows hurricane jerk, accompanied by a rigid metal roar of the power of the motor. Locked the transmission, shoved in the hands of the steering wheel, immediately became too sharp, washed off the columns of the dynamometer road. It seems that this energy does not occupy, but approximately after one and a half kilometers of the transmission, the acceleration rate is exhausted. The remaining 3-4 kilometers of the maximum speed "Lancer" gets slowly. In principle, very emotionally, and the engine is spinning great - up to 7,500 rpm, that's just a little spoiled a picture. Try to "play" clutch? The lost shares of seconds are typically, but the smell of burnt linings is reminders: such a technique should not be abused.

With the handling at first glance everything is in order. "Evo" so also provokes to loyal. But with increasing speed, the behavior of the car is becoming more and more "straight". He seems to be eagerly angry in turn, but then under the taiga begins to inexorably straighten the trajectory. Relief of gas, coil steering, but the car reacts very lazy to the driver teams, demanding one - reduce speed. Attempts to swing "Lancer" in advance, at the entrance to the turn, lead to a sharp risk of the rear axle, which immediately flows into a too wide side slide. I remember "Evo VII" traveled quite differently. Here are clearly large for sports carnas of the body, obviously - "merit" of rather comfortable suspension. I go through the settings of the transmission: "asphalt", "gravel", "snow" - the situation changes slightly. But it is worth a pretty push on the accelerator, Lancer is still "plunging" the turn.

Subaru Imprem WRX STI does not have such a sharp steering wheel. Several movements of the gas pedal, and the car, as if led by a circulation, obediently hangs in the controlled drift. Overload imprints the body in the side support rollers so that I don't want to smooth your hands once again. "Impreza" is logical and obedient: I clicked on gas - shifted outward turning, removed - smoothly went inside. Although "smoothly" is, of course, not quite exactly, rather - "expected." Slightly moved with a burden, wilned the feed, and it seems to be a humble "Impreza" shot down the arc so that the road immediately became narrow, and in my head a hammer thought: "I just don't miss!". A little later we will find a common language, let's start understanding each other with a half-clow, but this car will not be forgive anyway.

Sewing, I remember about the adjustable blocking of the central differential (inter-track, too, are also available, but they are factory settings). It turns out that by "manual control", you can easily facilitate my life, adjusting the explosive nature of the car. With a fully blocked "center", the car becomes more straightforward, partly similar to Lancer. Having received freedom, Subaru is clearly more advantageous in turn, but less stable in managing side sliding.

Starts the "Imbreak" of confident "Lancer", allowing it to be honestly throw a clutch and immediately, without tricks to get the most intensive acceleration. Frightened gear ratios of transmission and "cut-off" on more low revolutions (7000) lead to the fact that almost on the first kilometer the driver moves all six steps of the box. Then he simply expects the car to reach the "maximum flow", which is as much as 10 km / h below than that of Lancer. Oh, no wonder the creators of the latter carefully engaged in aerodynamics!

Eternal Boy

Their rivalry does not take. As in the races, then one, then the other breaks into the leaders, while taking a dyeing seconds, kilometers, points. The latter, for sure, would have changed a little on other roads, with other weather, on other tires. Yes, and depending on habits, priorities, training drivers. On the asphalt "Subaru Impreza STI" tougher, more aggressive, to manage it more interesting. However, this does not mean that Lancer Evolution IX is less expressive. It is righter, more dynamic, although in it and a little less rally "anger". And in general, both cars are worthy graduates of the highest automotive schools. Therefore, the sympathies of experts were distributed fifty-fifty. And points are just a little differently ...

Sergey Voskresensky: "The fight of cult cars made reconsider the established stereotypes. It turns out that the famous "Lancer Evolution" - although very fast, but more peaceful than it seemed before, more "civil" and a practical car. He gave up two tenths of his interesting and hard opponent. "

Lancer Evolution IX - Keeping a racing, explosive, unbridled character, managed to get closer and clearer to the usual driver.

Total rating of 7.9

Impressive overclocking speaker, designed for everyday drive handling and smoothness, comfortable seat.

The noisy engine, not very expressive behavior on the road in the "combat" modes.

The automotive world is full of struggle not only in races, but also among manufacturers. It happens that fierce resistance unfolds on both fronts. As a result, the fans of each of the models prove that it is technically more perfect. And at the same time, sports fans follow the results of the races of these cargo.

Such a struggle unfolded between two high-speed Japanese rally cars: Subaru WRX. STI I. Mitsubishi Lancer. Evolution. For nearly twenty years, these two all-wheel drive cars performed at the "Nostril Nostril" competitions, and no one could say for sure who is still stronger.

Today, the same legendary rally copies came together in the already new struggle - on secondary market. Their main trumps are who lively and more reliable, it is cheaper to do and more practical in operation. But here, the rally cars again rest in each other: approximately equal prices, similarity of nodes and spare parts.

The only nuance - Mitsubishi is considered to be practical, but here the Subaru wine is like a brand and his image. The maintenance of the maintenance of opposite engines, angrily fuel consumption and oil (by the word inherent and evolution) - all these rumors played with Subaru, the evil joke, and Evolution was and remains on the secondary more sought-after and is considered more reliable.

History of confrontation: Birth Subaru Impreza and Mitsubishi Lancer EVO

Initially both cars had purely sports tasks. In 1992 and Mitsubishi, and Subaru, greatly lagging behind racing competitions. The Galant VR-4 and Legacy RS models did not bring Cups, so started their origin Impreza and Lancer EVO.

These cars managed to conquer high awards - the second and third places in some rally in Europe. So the struggle began not for life, but to death. After a couple of years, Subaru released the first WRX STI. Lancer EVO also did not lag behind and evolved every day. During the existence of models, a huge variety of generations changed: the sports fate of both models forced to develop in a big hurry.

At their essence, cars did not think as sharp rivals, however, they turned out so similar in the characteristics that the struggle faced. Four drive I. powerful motors, the only bright difference is the opposite engine at Subaru. The rest of the cars became brothers, which led by no means to friendship between the camps of the fans of two models.

At one time, Subaru was stronger, in the other - Mitsubishi, and this "boat" swung from side to the side more than once. Fans of classic versions recognize that modern WRX STI is no longer the one that was once. Nevertheless, in this long confrontation of Subaru, you can count the technical victory, since Lancer Evo ... just came down from the conveyor and departed in the past.

Differences are not principled

The main "slab" and the foundation of this eternal struggle is that two cars are too similar to each other. The most interesting thing is: different motorsThe root of different suspension settings is distinguished by the transmission ... But at the same time they are similar to pain.

Such a paradox came out. For example, in the last generation of Evolution X equipped with a 2 liter turbo engine and a capacity of 295 horse power. While the WRX STI received on half a larger, and its turbo 2.5-liter engine gave 300 "horses". Now, when Lancer EVO has already deposited in the past, the STI in the new body is still produced with the same settings.

According to the passport, Evolution is heavier, therefore, slower - in the acceleration of the WRX STI surpasses it for a whole second, and in the world of racing it may have a fatal value. Above I. maximum speed SUBARU car - 264 kilometers per hour against 255 at Mitsubishi. Sedana Subaru has more trunk and fuel tankHowever, it is not equipped with any systems for the comfort of passengers.

Air conditioning, CD changer, light and rain sensors and heated seats - all this came to Evolution X. Including a big abundance of options and electronics made it harder, and the departure from the main racing ideology and "Bouusido paths" could ultimately become The factor, due to which the Lancer Evolution stopped producing.

Rural "Japanese" on the secondary in Russia

These cars are like the heroes of a beautiful samurai legend. They attract attention to themselves and literally make any speed fan at least occasionally look, how much can you buy such a car.

Immediately denote important: these cars themselves do not live long, they have a resource, plus due to high power These machines often become participants in an accident. Consider only some bodies:

• Subaru WRX STI II restyling;
• Subaru WRX STI III;
• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX;
• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.

Although we have included older cars in the list, the "ninth" EVO and the second WRX STI in restyling, however, we advise you to stop the choice on the last bodies. Both of them are produced for 10 years already, and during this time "alive" there are not too many cars.

Lancer EVO X can be bought from a million rubles, while the car will be old and with big mileage. These cars have 295 horsepower and four-wheel drive, and also equipped with a 2.0 liter turbo engine. In the city of such a car it will be extremely uncomfortable, as it develops the proven speeds and does it quickly.

The plus is not too high the resource that the motor has that the turbine. On average, once a hundred thousand kilometers, the turbine must be changed, and there is such a procedure, according to modest calculations, about 100 thousand rubles. In addition to the low resource, everything is all - and in fast and racing machines The resource of consumables is obviously no high - there are no other problems with cars. It is important only to check them on an accident - often beaten due to speed.

A similar situation and the WRX STI is also a four-wheel drive, too, a turbine, only here to find such cars on the secondary market can be from 700 thousand rubles. This is explained quite simple: at rally Subaru opposite Motor, which makes its service even more complicated and more expensive, as well as these cars incredible prices for insurance.

The WRX STI model is located in the "Special Zone" in the question of insurance - one of the most emergency carsbecause it is very difficult to manage it, it's like a devil on wheels. Casco on this car can cost 200 thousand rubles or more, regardless of your experience.

In the case of EVO and STI, pay attention to the accident and insurance payments - often these cars are "killed." Check out several car service "Avtokod" and see what's wrong with them.

For Impreza WRX STI 650 thousand - the price is somewhat lower than the market. It is worth assumed that the car or was an accident, or twigrated mileage.

According to the report of "Avtokoda", the car has previously had a mileage of 178 thousand kilometers, while 120 thousand has been written in the ad. Considering the extremely low resource sports cars, It is worth saying that for the car it is a serious test. In addition, judging by the photo, earlier numbers or belonged to another subaru, or the car was blue, but became gray. Additional reason to ask questions to the seller.

Another Subaru is sold in St. Petersburg. The price responds with a completely clean and serviceable car. Let's see if it is.

The car has no diagnostic card, so only analytical mileage is available. But the car had two calculations repair work "That is, she beat her, and she needed repair."

However, everything is not scary - a total of two cases did not become more expensive than 2 thousand rubles. The car is clean, you can consider it.

EVO owners when selling love to silence the number in the photo in the ad, and we managed to find only one car ready to check.

The mileage is honest, and the only problem on the report remains the calculation of insurance repair work. Calculation of only two, worth seeing how serious they are in terms.

Both cases are more than 250 thousand rubles. It is worth looking at how efficiently the repair was completed and the power elements were not injured. If everything is normal, you can bargain.

Pretty predictive Beach of these cars is concluded in an accident. They fall into the accident, they will repair them and sell on. But after repair, this is not the same car that was new from the conveyor. Therefore, it is better to refrain from buying a broken car and test the car without accidents.

Which of these models is attractive to you? Leave comments at the bottom of the text.