Motor Trend Article: STI vs. Evo
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Motor Trend Article: STI vs. Evo
Hope this wasn't already posted, Great article in MT, STI wins. Here some numbers:
WRX STI: 0-30 1.3, 0-60 4.5, 0-100 12.1, Quarter Mile 13.0 @ 103.5
EVO IX MR: 0-30 1.5, 0-60 4.5, 0-100 12.4, Quarter Mile 13.3 @ 103.4
"...Analysis shows the Subaru slightly more "chuckable" than the Mitsubishi exhibiting a number of higher g-load spikes than the Evo, which shows smoother curves. This is further supported by a particular set of esses where the STI enters at a higher speed and spikes the g-load prior to the exit. The driver reported more confidence throwing the STI because he knew it would reward him with a lurid slide.
The Evo, on the other hand, did what it was designed to do--remain neutral. In fact, when it's pushed beyond what the tires can maintain, the Evo merely goes wide of the intended path, all four tires giving up simultaneously. Whatever's attempted--lifting or matting the gas pedal, tugging at the steering wheel, over-committing to a corner-- the Evo just sticks and goes. Do the same in the STI, and there's always oversteer in reserve"
PCW
WRX STI: 0-30 1.3, 0-60 4.5, 0-100 12.1, Quarter Mile 13.0 @ 103.5
EVO IX MR: 0-30 1.5, 0-60 4.5, 0-100 12.4, Quarter Mile 13.3 @ 103.4
"...Analysis shows the Subaru slightly more "chuckable" than the Mitsubishi exhibiting a number of higher g-load spikes than the Evo, which shows smoother curves. This is further supported by a particular set of esses where the STI enters at a higher speed and spikes the g-load prior to the exit. The driver reported more confidence throwing the STI because he knew it would reward him with a lurid slide.
The Evo, on the other hand, did what it was designed to do--remain neutral. In fact, when it's pushed beyond what the tires can maintain, the Evo merely goes wide of the intended path, all four tires giving up simultaneously. Whatever's attempted--lifting or matting the gas pedal, tugging at the steering wheel, over-committing to a corner-- the Evo just sticks and goes. Do the same in the STI, and there's always oversteer in reserve"
PCW
Originally Posted by doughboy
article?
how objective is MT versus other magazines like C&D?
how objective is MT versus other magazines like C&D?
about 100 times more, car and driver is one of the worst magazines there is. They are all so jaded and full of **** they just write what they get paid too.
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Originally Posted by PCW
It was an MR. Look at my first post under the numbers.
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PCW
oops...
i guess the sti is really better then.
But i still want 1 year's worth of free gas.
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All,
The article is not on their website, I had to go buy the mag. They don't post new article's on their website, their in the business of selling magazines..... I just hand typed the info from the magizine.
PCW
The article is not on their website, I had to go buy the mag. They don't post new article's on their website, their in the business of selling magazines..... I just hand typed the info from the magizine.
PCW
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Originally Posted by knele21
they did a comparo in road and track, and sti lost.
sti times 0-60 5.1 sec!?!?!?!! they don't know how to drive.
sti times 0-60 5.1 sec!?!?!?!! they don't know how to drive.
our coulda been a MUCH hotter day???
