C'mon.. tell us the truth. Are you even old enough to hold a license?

Cheers.

 

that is up to the driver

 

I have an idea lets race rally cars in a straight line. Good for the STi to be the faster straight line car... if i wanted one of those however i would just get an impala ss with a blower and run 10's.

 

The difference between both car on track is 1/10 a second or something, this is because of thinner STi tires and can easily be fixed. Consider STi is smaller then EVO but with the same weight, more narrow track (F/R) and smaller tires.

 

I know it wouldn't mean anything in the street or at a 1/4 mile strip but what do people think about the top speeds of these 2 cars. I was wondering if anyone noticed that someone posted the top speeds with the STI hitting 145 while the Evo can hit 157 (I've seen some post higher speeds on this site but we'll stick to the magazines numbers). Would the Evo make up ground with the handling advantage and higher overall top speed on a track with long straight aways? Do any of you think that could have found a way to gear the car differently for more power during acceleration if it was geared to run with a lower top speed, maybe around that same 145 mph top speed that the STI is said to have? These are legitimate questions since I don't personally have any racing experience to speak of.

 

I know, I just found it interesting the way they put things.

 

You, good sir, need to chill out. He may have exaggerated a little on the "WAY more $$$" bit but he's not at all off from the truth. Has nothing to do with just what one MT mag says. It's been said from every publication in Europe all the way to the West Coast. The Evo has "ALWAYS" been the better handler in all tests. The difference is marginal and will probably come down to driver skill indeed but I'd bet equal drivers would come out faster in the Evo. Straight line is a moot point since we all know the STi packs a larger engine and more power. OF COURSE it'll win at the light in a straight line knucklehead! Why would he be disappointed after that. It's to be expected. The Evo that beat the STi US ed. was obviously a ringer. I know how fast my Evo is and it wouldn't win in a straight line. With very few mods and little money I'll win that race. And my car will still be cheaper than an STi.

 

If you're going to match up tire setup to be the equalizer then match power output as well. The only reason the STi hangs as close as it does is because of straight line speed. If the Evo had the same power output you can add a few more tenths to that number.

 

Not much STi owner will leave their's stock either

 

Who is more evil out of the yank and mets? I'd say the mets because no matter who or what they buy, they can't win. The Yanks, on the other hand .... spend their their money to win ... and they do win! A little of the subject but I thought I'd throw that in. As far as these two bad **** rally machines .... neither is friggin evil .... who gives a rats *** anyway!!! In my opinion ... the Subaru is friggin ugly as hell compared to my pimped out Tarmac evo with 5% tint ... but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be fun to drive .... or that I wouldn't consider buying one.

 

I say it all depends on the track... For a really narrow and tight track, a civic would easily out perform an EVO or STi. But is the Civic overall better then EVO and STi? NO. Is like comparing an Supra TT to an EVO, you can not say EVO is better just because the EVO beat the Supra in a small track.

 

Hahha i love seeing people post random non sense. As an evo owner i am happy to see both these cars on us soil. its like owning a dream car, and i am happy that both cars have pros and cons against each other it makes it good hardcore competition that will depend on driver and not what you got.

 

On virtually any road course, neither car will approach those speeds. The only closed course where you'll see 145+ for a street car is a banked oval.

 

hahha. my friend said he didn't like the scoop either, he is trying to find a white evo now.

 

That's interesting. The online Autoweek article reported that the STi was faster in a straight line, while the Evo edged ahead in the turns. They also reported 60-0 mph in 100' for the Evo. Other mags report higher numbers, such as those above. Looks like it really depends on the condition of the car, track, tires, and driver for most things.