4G63 Turbo vs 4A91/4A92

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4A91/4A92 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+6 points over 4G63 Turbo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4G63 Turbo Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4A91/4A92 Mitsubishi

Specifications

4G63 Turbo
4A91/4A92
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
76
Years
1992--2007
2004--2020
Displacement
1997 cc
1590 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
260--291 hp
109--117 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€3,500
€300--€700

Character

4G63 Turbo

"Legendary Evo I-IX engine. Cast-iron block, forged crank. Tuning icon. 600hp+ on stock internals possible. Maintenance-intensive."

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

4G63 Turbo 2

● MODERATE
Head gasket failure (high boost / neglect) €800--€2,000 100,000 km--200,000 km
○ MINOR
Turbo wear at extreme mileage €600--€1,500 200,000 km--∞

4A91/4A92 1

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

Models

4G63 Turbo 0

No models listed.

4A91/4A92 2

Lancer CS 2000--2007 Carisma DA 1995--2004
Full 4G63 Turbo Report Full 4A91/4A92 Report