Japan vs Japan — 2000 vs 2007
| Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition | Lancer Evolution X GSR (CZ4A) | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 291 hp |
| Torque | — | 300 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | — | 1,998 cc |
| 0-60 mph | — | 4.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 149 mph | 155 mph |
| ¼ Mile | — | 13.4 sec |
| Weight | 2,998 lbs | 3,395 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Length | 4,350 mm | 4,495 mm |
| Units Produced | 2,500 | — |
| Original MSRP | — | $35,000 |
| Value (Excellent) | — | $50,000 |
| Collectibility | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Rarity | 9/10 | 5/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition brings lighter weight, stronger collectibility to the table, and the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR (CZ4A) answers with higher top speed. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Few model names carry as much weight as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition. The 2000 and 2007 iterations represent different chapters in this storied nameplate's history, each reflecting the priorities and technologies of its era. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition producing 280 hp and the 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR (CZ4A) delivering 291 hp. The engine configurations differ significantly — a Inline-4 Turbo in the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition versus a Inline-4 DOHC 16V MIVEC Turbocharged in the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. The 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR (CZ4A) claims a higher top speed at 155 mph compared to 149 mph. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 397 lbs lighter. From a collectibility standpoint, the 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Tommi Makinen Edition rates higher among enthusiasts and auction houses.