4B12 vs 4A91/4A92
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
4A91/4A92
ACCEPTABLE
76/100
+4 points over 4B12
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
4B12
Mitsubishi
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
4A91/4A92
Mitsubishi
Specifications
4B12
4A91/4A92
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
76
Years
2007--2020
2004--2020
Displacement
2360 cc
1590 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
168--170 hp
109--117 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€300--€700
Character
4B12
"Outlander/ASX 2.4. Bigger bore 4B11. Adequate SUV power. Chain-driven. No major issues known."
4A91/4A92
"Colt/ASX/Lancer. MIVEC variable valve timing. Chain driven. Simple and reliable. Oil consumption at high mileage. Timing chain tensioner check at 150k+ km. Adequate performance."
Issues Comparison
4B12 1
○ MINOR
Timing chain
4A91/4A92 1
● MODERATE
Timing chain tensioner wear