EVO VIII vs. Subaru WRX STi, what would you buy???? Options

[SCCA Stang]

If money were not a factor, and you had a choice between a Mitubishi Lancer Evolution or a Subaru WRX STi, what would you choose.... vote above

here are the specs or both cars.....


MODEL
Lancer Evolution VIII
Drive System: Full-time 4WD

ENGINE
Type: 2.0-litre Turbocharged 16-valve DOHC with intercooler
Fuel type/octane: Premium Unleaded (RON 98)
Total displacement cc: 1997
Bore x Stroke mm: 85.0 x 88.0
Compression ratio: 8.8

PERFORMANCE
Max. output (EEC net) kW (PS)/rpm: 195 (265) @ 6,500
Max. torque (EEC net) N-m (kg-m)/rpm: 355 (36.2) @ 3,500
Max. speed km/h: 245
Acceleration (0–100 km/h) sec.: 6.1
Acceleration (0–400m) sec.: 14.5
Turning Circle: 11.8
Power/Weight Ratio (kW/Kg): 7.5
Specific Power (kW/litre): 97.5
Fuel consumption (litres/100 km) (ADR 81/01): 10.9
CO2 (g/km) ADR 81/01: 258


TRANSMISSION
Transmission: 5-speed manual

BRAKES
Front: 17" ventilated disc brake, 4-pot brake calipers (Brembo)
Rear: 16" drum-in ventilated disc brake, 2-pot brake calipers (Brembo)
Brake booster size: 8" + 9" master vac brake booster

TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire (front and rear): 235/45R17 93W tire
Wheels (front and rear): 17 x 8.0 light alloy wheels








Subaru WRX STi

ENGINE
Turbocharged Horizontally-Opposed, liquid-cooled,
4-cylinder ,4-stroke, gasoline engine,
DOHC, 16-valve

Total displacement cc: 1,994
Bore x Stroke mm: 92.0 x 75.0
Compression ratio: 8.0

PERFORMANCE
Max. output (EEC net) kW (PS)/rpm: 195(265)/6,000
Max. torque (EEC net) N-m (kg-m)/rpm: 343(35.0)/4,000
Max. speed km/h: 244


TRANSMISSION
Transmission: 6-speed manual

BRAKES
Front: 17" ventilated disc brake, 4-pot brake calipers (Brembo)
Rear: 17" ventilated disc brake, (Brembo)

TIRES AND WHEELS
Tire (front and rear): 225/45R17
Wheels (front and rear): 17 x 8.0 light alloy wheels

[mitsu90]

EVO all the way

[TSiwrx]

isnt the STi a 2.5 litre?
i would choose a new STi over any car anywhere. im a subaru freak. preferably a '99 22b STi GC8.

[SCCA Stang]

isnt the STi a 2.5 litre?

not according to the Subaru link that I provided in the original post in this thread.... here is is againclick here

they are claiming 1,994 cc

[Super16G]

I choose the STI.......Awsome car

[SCCA Stang]

the only thing I like more about the STi is the variable front to rear power distribusion

other than that... I far prefer the EVO

[TSiwrx]

well the USDM STi has the ej25det, a 2.5 litre w/ 300hp (claimed). the same model in Japan is still the famed ej20det, 2.0 flat four turbo making somewhere around 270 hp. im assuming that link and stats are for the JDM version because nobody around here measures power in ps.
i would still take the STi though

[DSM5]

Technically it should be a poll between the new Evo VII MR, which BLOWS the STi outta the water. It has faster track times( autox and drag) and has everythig the STi has, plus some. but i'd still go for an Evo.

[TSiwrx]

but is the MR even in production yet? i think ive read about it and it is truly badass. trust me, these two vehicles are the cars i would choose over any ferrari or anything like that. but i would still take the STi.
personally i hate the USDM taillights on the evo's. but i have to admit, ive seriously looked into both, and they are really close.
for me, the fact that the evo has what, a 13 gallon gas tank, and clear tail lights and all that performance, i would be fillin up every day.
this is not me bashn the evo, id kill for one, but my heart is in the STi.

but what is that new evo that has no wing, no radio, no ac, etc.... they are really cheap.

[eclipgst]

EVO DEFINITLY!

[JMoushon]

Having driven both, for cruising I would choose the STi, it has more roll-on power and off-boost torque, and for track I would choose the EVO, they have an amazing suspension. For the money, I would have to look elsewhere. However, since I cruise far more than I race, I would choose the STi. But then again, the ol' FWD has smoked both, so how about I save the $22,000 and drive it forever?

[badbu68]

The evo was definately more roomy in the back than the wrx, I'd assume it was the same way for the sti. If you're going to have a dedicated 4 door, it should be able to fit 4 6' adults comfortably, and I never felt the wrx did the job. For my money, EVO all the way.