4D68T vs 4A91/4A92

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4A91/4A92 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+6 points over 4D68T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4D68T Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4A91/4A92 Mitsubishi

Specifications

4D68T
4A91/4A92
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
76
Years
1995--2003
2004--2020
Displacement
1998 cc
1590 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
90 hp
109--117 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€300--€700

Character

4D68T

"Space Star/Carisma. Old indirect injection diesel. Timing belt. Simple. No common rail complexity. Economical. Glow plug failures. Adequate for the era."

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

4D68T 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

4A91/4A92 1

● MODERATE
Timing chain tensioner wear €300--€700 120,000 km--200,000 km

Models

4D68T 1

Galant EA 1997--2000

4A91/4A92 2

Lancer CS 2000--2007 Carisma DA 1995--2004
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