3. Pioneering All-Wheel Drive Technology
Subaru’s symmetrical all-wheel drive system gave the Impreza unmatched stability and traction on rally stages. This innovative approach set a standard that Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution would later strive to emulate.
Today, all-wheel drive remains at the heart of Subaru’s DNA, while Mitsubishi has largely shifted away from AWD performance.
Explore the technology at Car and Driver.