Subaru Impreza 1.6TS (MT) vs Mitsubishi Lancer Sports (MT)

last SG · 2005-05-03T00:20:53+00:00

thats only if u pour a lot of sugar into the engine, and thats only then if it clogs the filter, and thats all only if u can somehow force his oil cover open...

silv3rgal SG

Juz wondering.....Which is better? Question

Praetorian111 SG

I will prefer lancer Sports for the exterior is nicer and interior sounds more refined compare to TS. TS interior backdated to those of late 90s.

In terms of stability TS fare much better compare to lancer. Being that it is an AWD.

silv3rgal SG

Saw a couple of nicely modified (exterior i mean) 1.6TS out there... personally I prefer the exterior of 1.6TS but I was just wondering how is it's performance like compared to other 1.6L cars....

tailslide SG

pick up will be quite disadvantageous coz the TS is bogged down with the heavier AWD transmission. handling shd be better than most 1.6 around though.

silv3rgal SG

I see....so the fuel consumption's a lil' higher than normal 1.6L cars too?

tailslide SG

i would say that it should be slightly higher than average after factoring in the additional transmission losses. but i've not heard any outrageously unacceptable fc readings. most 1.6 are getting 14 kms/l so u are probably looking at the ballpark of 12 -13 kms/l for the TS. any TS owners here wanna chip in their own figures?

AE86tofu SG

i’d prefer the lancer anytime. period.

kopiosatu SG

i like 2 door hyundai getz Embarassed Laughing

LH83 SG

Out Of Point leh.... Mr. Green

I kinda feel the Impreza is slightly better compared to the Lancer Sports... but since I haven't really driven either, I can't really say... just from what my frens who have driven them say...

GLX SG

In terms of mod-dability, the TS is more advantageous, if you are thinking of converting to a Rex or STI- lookalike (exterior-wise) -- The TS is already wide-body kitted with fenders, headlights, etc. parts like rims are also interchangeable throughout the ts, rex & sti . Ths very much differes from that of the Lancer with its bigger bro - the Evo.

silv3rgal SG

Yup agree... there's no way a lancer sport can look like an Evo....esp the latest version... i was thinking of getting a TS in maybe 2 years and mod it's exterior.. not really converting to a REX or STi.. but just a get a nice sporty bodykit... but other than exterior wise.. i also wanna make sure that ,maintenance & performance wise it doesn't lose out to other 1.6L cars...thanks for all da info guys... and it would be great if there are lancer or TS drivers who can enlighten me with some pros and cons? Thanks

JLiN SG

TS Is Running On A BHP Of 96. If Your Adding Some Bodykit & Changing Rims (Which Is Common), Do Something To Increase Its Horsepower. I'm Not Saying To Turbocharge Or Super Charge It. Cos Its ILLEGAL *Blink Blink* Twisted Evil

But Perhaps Change The Manifold For A Better Flowing Unit. Else Its Gonna Be A Car That Can SEE OnlySee. And A Heavier Weight Of Larger Rims & Bodykit Plus 4WD Means Its Not Gonna Be That Fuel Economic. Stock TS Is Running Approx 8.5-9.5 KM/L. (Tried & Tested During Run-In)

Considered One Of The Not So Fuel Saving Machines. However, It Also Depends On How U Rev The Ride. (Lightfoot Driving/ Flooring e Throttle)

However, I'd Still Choose The TS Over e Lancer. Simple Mods Can Make It Look Even More Beautiful. With A Bodykit, Carbon Fibre/ Fibre Glass Bonnet, Front Scoop, 17" Rims + GT/ Hi Mount Spoiler,

Simply A Piece Of Classic~~

Just My 2Cents Worth!

AE86tofu SG

Liddat no pt liao ma....tt means u're trying 2 be a wannabe liao lo...no offense but tts wad i feel...waste unecessary $$ 2 mod up a car (eg lancer 2 look like EVO and TS for WRX) and still be so slow....most prob u'll be the laughing stock of many ppl

[email protected] SG

er, well both also ok lah. for FC wise, TS a bit more terrible right?

DummiesInc SG

Most 1.6 are only getting 14km/L on paper. Actual figures are lower then that. TS should only be getting 10-12km/L

GLX SG

I'm just listing out the do-ables factually with the cars. The issue is not on the preference of act itself.
As mentioned, it is all about preferences and subjectivity.
Thanks for sharing your point of view.

silv3rgal SG

Not everyone mods to be a wannabe... not a total copy cat, you can mod it ur own style... it just feels good driving a car with a nice bodykit... & it's not for racing purpose... (e.g people don't dress up just to go for fashion shows right?)

I know its very easy to differentiate a real wrx/STi from a converted one... I have seen TS on the roads with STi car decals everywhere..that's of course a laughing stock...

nick34 SG

the BHP of TS @ 96 is based on theory and on road is of total calculations example road condition, tires , load etc etc

Lance_han SG

if u realli interested in the inner things about driving and handling..go for the rex...otherwise just stick to lancer sports lor....just my 2 cents worth...

silv3rgal SG

Rex? Or the TS?

how to compare a Rex and lancer sports? Wink