I guess you are quoting results of the USDM MR. I have not seen any figures for the US car with respect to 1/4 mile figures except whats quoted on this site for horse power). The us car was quoted as having 276 hp and the sti is 300. I was only making reference to hp and not 1/4 mile times.

 

MR is a much lighter car and it has the strongest race heritage.

 

Well are they bring the Light MR to CA Does it pass all the crash test even tho it is the light weight

 

Didn't '05 STis switch to a TORSEN front diff? That should improve handing over the sure-trac that had been using. MR regardless if a Spec-C comes.

 

For all those who keep persisting that Mitsubishi is going down, one thought comes to mind.

Mitsubishi has been around longer than I'd bet most of us on this forum. And when I say that I mean since birth! They were around building bi-planes for crying out loud. Mitsubishi Zero, the infamous plane during WWII for example.

Now, Mitsu motors might be in some financial trouble but come on, they will survive as a motor company because their parent company owns or has their hands in almost everything electronical. Plus, even if they do go out, that makes me even happier because then the EVO will become a collectors item.

So for me, the issue about Mitsu doesn't exist.

In regards to your decision, you will be happy with either one. I chose the EVO because of styling. The performance for both cars outrate almost every car out there for under 35g's. Just my .02 peace...

 

this is simple...

If you are going to modify the vehicle - MR, hands down.
If you plan on always driving a completely stock car - STi, hands down.

 

I'm not sure what your logic is there. Both are very capable stock, but I would expect a slight edge for the MR in most performance catagories. Assuming the prerelease performance tagets Mitsu has put out are met.

You will be very happy with either. Drive them both and make your own decision.

 

4.2 to 60 is very optimistic. I can't see that. What's the MR HP rating. I thought only 15 or so more HP. And will the 6 speed have a slower time to 60 like the STI because of the 2 to 3 upshift or will the MR hold 2nd to 60?

 

Come again I usually see evo being faster by a tenth or two under equally skilled drivers.

Never mind your talking about drag racing

 

These questions are becoming boring. You buy the car you like not the one people tell you to buy. That's retarded.
Different people - different preferences.

 

EVO MR is the right choice! You won't regret it!

 

uh where do you get the idea that 280 hp vs 300 hp will win in the 1/4 mile. rofl. your on mitsu's *****, get off of them and smell the coffee. facts are facts. the MR will out perform the sti, the handling is obviously better, but, 1/4 the sti will still rape the evo stock vs stock. that is the fact. understand ?

 

Stock for stock, the Evo is right there with the STI at the 1/4 mile. I have seen them run side by side many times at the track and there is very little difference and that is attributable to the driver. It actually seems like the Evo has more midrange power and most races leads most of the race and close finishes.

Rape the Evo in the 1/4 is overstated.

 

Rape is a very odd choice of words considering the are usually within .1 second of each other in the quarter depending on the magazine. The MR has more power than the standard EVO and is lighter. How much lighter is the big question.

 

sti runs 13.1, evo runs 13.3, sti is faster 1/4. your right its not rape, but it is faster ...