STI v. EVO
Power over Aesthetics
September 29, 2017
For years now, car enthusiasts have had an ongoing rivalry between the Subaru STI and the Mitsubishi Evo about which one makes the better rally car or daily driver. Some may say they like the look and aesthetics of the Evo over the STI, but also can’t say the STI isn’t just as nice as well. But looks of the car don’t matter once it come to the power and stability of the vehicle. So I’ve recorded the specs of each beast, and you tell me which you’d rather spend your money on.
2015 STI 2014 EVO
Cost: $34,495 $34,995
Engine: 2.5 liter, boxer 4 cylinder 2.0, 4 cylinder
Horsepower: 305 @ 6,000rpm 291 @ 6,500rpm
Power to weight ratio: 11.1 lbs/ hp 12.1 lbs/ hp
Torque: 290 lb ft @ 4,000rpm 300 lb ft/ 4,000rpm
Transmission: 6 speed 5 speed or twin clutch sportronic shift
transmission
Weight: 3,267 lbs 3,517 lbs
MPG: 19 19
Color Scheme: Blue with gold rims none
-AWD –AWD
-Electronic center differential, helical – only electronically controlled center and
Limited-slip front, torsen limited-slip rear rear differentials
-Acceptable handling –Sharper and better handling
Both Rally Tested
-More common – Less common
–Has a cultural following – No cultural following
STI Photos by: Austin Beauregard Evo Photo by: Alex Carvajal
Sources: torquenews.com, “WRX STI vs Lancer EVO X: Which Rallycar belongs in your garage?” by Denis Flieri; caranddriver.com, “Subaru STI vs. Mitsubishi Evo vs. VW R32” by Michael Austin