Can the Mitsubishi Evo Outrun the GTR?

[AlexaMarie]

There is no comparison between the Mitsubishi Evo and the Nissan GTR, as the performance of the Nissan GTR far exceeds that of the Mitsubishi Evo, making it fully capable of outrunning the Evo. Below are the specific power parameters of the two vehicles: Mitsubishi Evo: The Mitsubishi Evo has a maximum output power of 217 kW, a maximum torque of 366 N·m, a top speed of 242 km/h, and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 5.9 seconds. Nissan GTR: The Nissan GTR has a maximum output power of 357 kW, a maximum torque of 588 N·m, a top speed of 315 km/h, and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of under 3 seconds.

[OPatrick]

As an old-school driver who's been into Japanese performance cars since the 90s, I think this question depends on the specific models. The final-generation Mitsubishi Evo's 4B11T engine only had around 300 horsepower, while the GT-R R35 came with over 480hp stock - there's quite a gap in straight-line acceleration. Although the Evo is lighter, the GT-R's more sophisticated AWD system makes its launch control incredibly fierce. However, older models like the Evo VI and R34 GT-R were more evenly matched - with a turbo upgrade, the Evo could keep up. Nowadays, finding a well-maintained used Evo and modifying it properly means it might not lose to a GT-R on mountain twisties.

[OLola]

The modified Evo definitely has a winning edge. I've seen my friend's Evo IX with its 4G63 engine bored out to 2.3L and fitted with a competition turbo, pushing 600 horsepower at the wheels. On short tracks, it laps over two seconds faster than a stock GTR, mainly because it's over 300 kilograms lighter, making it incredibly sharp in corners. However, it still falls short in top-end acceleration, especially on highways where the GTR's four-wheel steering advantage becomes apparent. If you're on a budget, the Evo offers better value for money, but when it comes to pure top speed, the GTR is more stable.

[VanAnna]

Cornering ability is the Evo's biggest trump card. During the last track day, I was driving my Evo VIII and battling with my friend's R35 on the hairpins. The Evo's AYC (Active Yaw Control) made the rear end exceptionally responsive, allowing me to hit the apex without lifting too much, and the S-AWC all-wheel drive provided insane grip on exit. The GTR is much heavier and always required early braking in corners. Over three laps, I got passed twice on the straights but made up all the ground in the twisty sections. However, this kind of handling demands high skill—beginners can achieve better results more easily in a GTR.