Is Sti better than EVO?
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Is Sti better than EVO?
The Evo averages an astonishing 4.6 seconds from 0 to 60 mph. It might only beat the Subaru STI to that mark because the Evo can get there, just barely, in second gear, although it also holds a slight advantage through the quarter-mile, too. That’s despite ceding 10 horsepower and 192 pounds of curb weight to the STI.
Which Subaru is best for rally?
Subaru WRX This car says it all when it comes to rally racing. It is great both on the road and as a Subaru race car in a rally. Even the basic model can go zero to 60 in 5.2 seconds using a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.
Why is Subaru so good at rally?
Subaru Impreza is one of the very few models that use symmetrical AWD system, which is simply the best on any kind of terrain. It means that the axle shafts are the same length on both sides. While many sports cars could catch up in straights, the Impreza always gives an upper hand when cornering.
What is the greatest rally car ever?
We Pick Our Favorites. Ranking the 20 Best Rally Cars Ever Created
- 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1.
- 1986 Ford RS200 Evolution.
- 1997 Subaru Impreza S3 WRC.
- 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV.
- 1975 Ford Escort RS1800.
- 1976 Fiat 131 Abarth.
- 1985 Peugeot 205 T16.
- 1999 Ford Focus WRC MK1.
How long do Subaru STI engines last?
While results will vary and the big variable is always how well the car has been maintained, what I can tell you is a Subaru is capable of going 300,000 miles. And if you are a regular maintenance type of owner you should expect to get that type of mileage out of it.
Do rally drivers keep their cars?
For Rally, the rules are intended to keep the cars as close to what can be built and driven legally on the street. And that’s the big catch: able to drive on the street. Rally cars NEED to be street legal, pass emissions, carry registration and legal insurance, all the things a normal car has to do.
Is RWD better for rally?
A front-wheel-drive rally car is a better rally car than a rear-wheel-drive one overall: FWD gives the driver more steering control – the two wheels that pull the car also steer, so it won’t break traction like an RWD.
What is the best rally drivetrain?
Talking to actual rally drivers, they much prefer FWD for real stages. It makes for much faster times because the car is more controllable through the corners and lets you put the power down earlier.
Should you buy a 2015 Subaru WRX STI or 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
You can order the all-new 2015 Subaru WRX STI now, and the last-generation 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution will be launching later this year. Both Rally-bred performance cars are worthy of consideration if you are looking for true race-tested all-wheel-drive performance car.
Do other cars match up with these two rally-tested performance cars?
Sure there are other cars out in this category, but do they really match up with these two rally-tested performance cars? The other cars on the list could include the 256 hp 2014 VW Golf R 5-door that comes with the 4 Motion permanent AWD system, the 220 hp 2014 Audi A4 2.
Is this the last chance to compare the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo and Lancer?
But this is the last time the two cars will be offered together in the same model year, because Mitsubishi is dropping the Lancer EVO after the 2015 model year. So this is the last chance to compare the two iconic cars side by side. Which performance car would you buy?
