Motor Trend Results In EVO is Faster than Sti
05-01-2003, 05:23 PM
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Motor Trend Results In EVO is Faster than Sti
I was very disappointed when reading the motor trend magazine I received today. I thought for sure the Sti would of had it with having more horse power and a better AWD platform.
Sti 1/4: 13.23
Evo 1/4: 13.08
Sti 0-60: 4.87
Evo 0-60: 4.59
Sti 1/4: 13.23
Evo 1/4: 13.08
Sti 0-60: 4.87
Evo 0-60: 4.59
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05-01-2003, 07:19 PM
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Automobile Magazine today had the STI faster than the EVO. the EVO was over 5 seconds zero to sixty. Mags all seem to rate the cars differntly but I would still sthink the STI would be faster. The times were way differnt from motortrend .5 to almost a full seond off
05-01-2003, 10:13 PM
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I was amazed by those numbers too, and by the suggestion that the PPP wrx needs an intake 
But it was a great issue overall...
And I dont think the EVO is faster in the 1/4 mile, especially considering the HP difference and simular weight, and the numbers ive seen from other mags...
But it was a great issue overall...And I dont think the EVO is faster in the 1/4 mile, especially considering the HP difference and simular weight, and the numbers ive seen from other mags...
05-02-2003, 07:56 AM
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To date, I think Motor Trend is the only mag out of 6-7 that has placed the US spec Evo as faster in a straight line than the US spec STi. Unfortunately, no mag has the STi as "more fun" or "better handling," too bad...subaru is lucky the Evo has such a small gas tank and is so a la carte, or else I'd....aw, who am I kidding? I'm not getting either for quite a while
05-02-2003, 01:15 PM
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Both times were within a quarter second. The STi has more area under the torque curve which should equal more street drivability. That's enough for me!
05-02-2003, 08:37 PM
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STI vs Evo
I read that too. I think that Motor Trend is full of...well you know! Even in their past issues, they have never said too much about the WRX. If you look at one of the STI pics up close, note the gender of the driver! Maybe there is our answer! Hope I didn't upset anyone!
05-03-2003, 07:20 PM
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Re: STI vs Evo
Originally posted by SprSonicWRX
I read that too. I think that Motor Trend is full of...well you know! Even in their past issues, they have never said too much about the WRX. If you look at one of the STI pics up close, note the gender of the driver! Maybe there is our answer! Hope I didn't upset anyone!
I read that too. I think that Motor Trend is full of...well you know! Even in their past issues, they have never said too much about the WRX. If you look at one of the STI pics up close, note the gender of the driver! Maybe there is our answer! Hope I didn't upset anyone!
05-04-2003, 09:57 AM
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Dude, the EVO can't run that fast stock...
it's only got 30 more wheel horse power than a WRX....
That media version is ****ing BS... Why won't they use one off a dealer lot? it would be a different story...
****ing BS
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it's only got 30 more wheel horse power than a WRX....
That media version is ****ing BS... Why won't they use one off a dealer lot? it would be a different story...
****ing BS
-Gagan
05-04-2003, 11:08 AM
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this is Funny... The Evo CANNOT run a 13.08 when you buy it off the lot. A very fresh EVO runs 14's and a very well broken in 1 runs low 13's at best. The US-spec isnt even in complete production to have all the bugs out yet... its not coming for about 4 months and this magazines runs test 1 month b4 they are out in the stands so how can this be a real official test?.
Screw all this 1/4 mile BS anyways all that shows is the accel. and they only beat each other by no more than .2 sec. so whats the big deal! I want to see what the stopping distance, slalom, g's, etc... The Evo VIII doesnt have the center diff and the STI has DCCD. It will be lovely when Car and Driver test an official STi and EVO around the circuit... o and the VW R32 will come out around the same time. Umm AWD battle in the winter... How lovely
Screw all this 1/4 mile BS anyways all that shows is the accel. and they only beat each other by no more than .2 sec. so whats the big deal! I want to see what the stopping distance, slalom, g's, etc... The Evo VIII doesnt have the center diff and the STI has DCCD. It will be lovely when Car and Driver test an official STi and EVO around the circuit... o and the VW R32 will come out around the same time. Umm AWD battle in the winter... How lovely
05-04-2003, 11:58 AM
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I get their mag because I like their Viper Venom issues, however I have heard (and it seems) biased towards a more favorable or higher bidder. I dont know if that is true and I there is no proof.
However I am still trying to figure out how they gave the PT Cruiser car of the year
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However I am still trying to figure out how they gave the PT Cruiser car of the year
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