With championships across the world on circuit and dirt, and homes in beloved road cars, the 3S-GTE should be a legend.

Heavily modified and tuned versions of either engine can exceed 1,600 horsepower, but the larger-displacement 2JZ-GTE can reach 2,000 horsepower in the right hands.

While Honda's four-cylinder engines are all about giving you that racing feel, Mitsubishi's 4G63T is all about power. Think of it as a four-cylinder 2JZ-GTE, and you won't be far off. This 2.0-liter ...