WRX STi vs EVO MR
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Well, I have both. An 8MR and an Sti (GDB type E, just before they changed the nose) so I think this will be pretty fair.
1)&2) The superior car - as stock they are more about your preferrence rather than the cars themselves. I prefer the Evo, it has better brakes and suspension. The Subaru is better built IMO. The Sti looks smart but the Evo looks mean, specially with the bronze volk TE37's. I prefer mean 'cos I'm nice enough already
3) Drive system - The Evo. Mainly because of the torque split. The Subaru has a 35:65 torque split F:R which is an attempt to make it handle a little better. While this works around tight and twisty stuff, it takes getting used to. (Yes, there's the DCCD, but that doesn't solve it completely). The Evo's 50:50 split is more predictable. The 06 Sti has a torque split or 45:55, I have been told.
There's also another side to this. The Subaru's layout means that the gearbox can be simpler, or rather more like a conventional rwd gearbox. The evo has a transverse engine so it has a more complicated setup which is less efficient. However, each gearbox can and does use a different oil to optimize its purpose.
From racing folk who tend to use their hardware rougher than we do, the Sti tranny will break before the evo.
4) I chose both! But seriously, if I can only choose one, it will be the Evo. Like someone else said, it's like a watered down race car whereas the Sti is like a pumped up road car. In other words, I'd rather have a really hot chick without makeup than a fairly hot chick with makeup.
Hope this helps.
Somhow I feel I'm going to be harassed about the dccd.
1)&2) The superior car - as stock they are more about your preferrence rather than the cars themselves. I prefer the Evo, it has better brakes and suspension. The Subaru is better built IMO. The Sti looks smart but the Evo looks mean, specially with the bronze volk TE37's. I prefer mean 'cos I'm nice enough already
3) Drive system - The Evo. Mainly because of the torque split. The Subaru has a 35:65 torque split F:R which is an attempt to make it handle a little better. While this works around tight and twisty stuff, it takes getting used to. (Yes, there's the DCCD, but that doesn't solve it completely). The Evo's 50:50 split is more predictable. The 06 Sti has a torque split or 45:55, I have been told.
There's also another side to this. The Subaru's layout means that the gearbox can be simpler, or rather more like a conventional rwd gearbox. The evo has a transverse engine so it has a more complicated setup which is less efficient. However, each gearbox can and does use a different oil to optimize its purpose.
From racing folk who tend to use their hardware rougher than we do, the Sti tranny will break before the evo.
4) I chose both! But seriously, if I can only choose one, it will be the Evo. Like someone else said, it's like a watered down race car whereas the Sti is like a pumped up road car. In other words, I'd rather have a really hot chick without makeup than a fairly hot chick with makeup.
Hope this helps.
Somhow I feel I'm going to be harassed about the dccd.
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Originally Posted by travelsize420
my professors would kick me out of class if comparing cars was the topic of my research paper.
use comparisons from reputable magazines like road and track.
use comparisons from reputable magazines like road and track.
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