i was flipping through tuner mags at the airport and these cars are covered a lot. i don't really know anything about these cars so...what's the major difference? they seem pretty similar to my untrained eye, just different manufacturers.

not thinking of getting one, i just think they are interesting cus the available list of mods for these cars is so extensive. so, nobody ever puts 19's on these things cus they want to retain all the performance they can?

 

Here, I'll post for FiftyFive.


"Evo."


And here's my response.


"STi."


I've seen plenty of STi's on 19's, purely aesthetics.

 

STi is a Turbocharged 2.5 liter Horizontally Opposed 4 Cylinder Engine
EVO is a Turbocharged 2.0 liter Inline 4 Cylinder Engine

 

^^ that doesnt mean anything to a car enthusiast

you have to throw beef on all the power distribution stuff on the evo and its an all around better spec'd car than the subaru. its faster on the stretch and i bet all its gadgetry makes it handle better.

look wise. on both but the subaru looks more like a pizza delivery car. so. EVO all the way.

 

I've driven both, '04 models. For what its worth I found the STi a better street car and the EVO a far more superior driver's car. The STi threw me off guard with its power. I couldn't believe it was a 4-cylinder to tell you the truth. THere was no imminent lag and it feels quicker than the EVO, but power aside, the EVO for me was more thrilling. The responsiveness, the handling were far more superior plus it has a plethora of aftermarket support and a seemingly indestructable motor.

 

I've driven both, if it was to be a daily driver it'd be the STi. It wasn't as bone jarring and had more torque which I found important.

 

Sti FTW..

 

my Buddy has a EV0 9 it feels very raw and bumpy

the STi seems to have a nicer comfort feel to it

 

STi

 

Sti is not as easily moddable than the Evo... Personal experience

 

EVO hands down more performance and IMO looks better as well.

 

Evo for performance, and as a driver car.
STi for easier daily driving.

EuRTSX answers for me

 

The Top Gear guys review both cars a couple years ago


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Seuvqhrsjwo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_gPGbTIvHY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF-d9qYafus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gdoJjDiIW4

 

Yea, you acura drivers would probably like the STi feel more, at least in feeling disconnected from the road and only mediocre handling

 

There's like 98902 articles on this already... a google search will land lots of information on both vehicles to hopefully bring you to an informed decision. All you'll get in this post is personal opinions with the questions you asked. It's good some people are pointing you to articles and videos though

 

Test drove both over the past two weeks. The EVO is awesome....like it so much better all around then the STI> The power on the evo is crazy for a 2.0L

 

They are both kind of the same car in some aspect. I personally like EVO better, but it is just a matter of taste. Oh ya, EVO are more expensive from what I remember.

 

or maybe they would pick the Subaru for the piece of mind that comes with buying a great car from a great brand name, instead of one that churns out mostly dog shit and is on the verge of bankruptcy.

 

Churns out dog shit? From eating up subarus all day? Yum
And why would the company being "on the verge of bankruptcy have anything to do with an Evo vs STi? I hope you dont mean for warranty issues, because if own either of these two cars, you know there is no warranty

 

i dont know how to drive stick...

 

Now thats stepping over the line

 

 

Why all this hate? Can't we all just get along?

I guess fifty was the first one to sling mud

 

apparently, the awd systems are very different between the 2. personal choice, i believe.

 

 

I'd love to have an STI