944S2 with WRX

Currently the latest version of the STi is shown to edge out the EVO in Japan. The US has the same STi as Japan except the engine is 2.5L/300hp/300lb-ft while Japan has a 2.0L/280hp/290lb-ft. The EVO, to say the least, is not even close to the Japanese version. It is missing active differentials (sorta like the STi's DCCD: driver controlled center diff), AYC (active yaw control), front LSD, gained 150+lbs in weight due to US bumper strengthening, less hp (280 compared to 271), less torque (287 compared to 273) and no 6 speed.

So by correlation, the US spec STi should fairly tromp the EVO.

P.S. Mitsubishi isn't really stellar for it's reliability, though I've heard they've improved over the years.

guardsred951S

I beleive the STi could take a 951 at the drag strip. Why? TRACTION. That AWD system would allow for pretty good lanches and that's where we know the 951 is terrible. I don't know, however, how well the WRX drivetrain would stand up to that kind of punishment - dropping the clutch at 6000 rpm can be a little hard on things. On another note, the 951 would equal if not destroy the STi on the highway. The STi is still a "glorified econobox" with a powerful engine and it really doesn't shine at high speed. I have a friend with a '98 vette that will do a 12.9 stock and he said my car (300+ HP 320 TQ @ flywheel) feels faster once she gets up on boost - but of course the optimum word here is 'feels' - no proof to back it up.

No matter how you look at it, all these cars are a blast to dirve in their respective niches. Ever hear of rally racing in a 951??

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blu951

The wrx sti sounds like a fun car. I guess I'll have to wait an see.
BTW anyone selling a pair of shock inserts for an 87 951 I have the w/m474 code option. My prod. date is 12/86 and I have the Koni hyd. shocks.