The new Evo has been winning all the lastest comparos against the Sti.
But the Evo is just too heavy for a car with a 4-banger.
Edmunds review
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=124246
1st: Evo MR
2nd: Evo GSR
3rd: WRX Sti
At the Streets of Willow
Cutting right to the chase, the results around the Streets of Willow were as follows:
#2: Evo MR — 1:32.42
#3: Evo GSR — 1:32.51
#4: WRX STI — 1:32.68
No. 1 at Willow
You'll notice that the No. 1 car is missing from the lap times listed above. It's not a typo. We brought along a fourth car, a 2006 Lancer Evolution IX MR, to serve as a reality check.
In fact, it covered the next quickest car, the Evo X MR, by more than a half-second:
#1: Evo IX MR — 1:31.89
To this we say: Bring on a lighter Evo X. As capable as the new platform is, it has gained enough weight to prevent it from quite unseating its leaner, more sharply focused brother when it comes to stringing together all the elements of a fast lap.
It looks like the last Evo is better.
Car and Driver comparo
1st Place - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution GSR
Highs: Yaw control that abolishes understeer, awesome grip, great low-end torque for a turbo.
Lows: Needs a telescoping steering wheel, one more gear, and an interior worth of the price.
The Verdict: SCISSORS - Simple and effective at its single purpose of easy speed.
2nd Place - Volkswagen R32
Highs: Spine-tingling exhaust note, smooth power delivery, an interior you could live in.
Lows: Stiff ride, only marginally better performance than the GTI's.
The Verdict: PAPER - Requires a certain amount of intelligence to properly appreciate.
3rd Place - Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Highs: Fantastic high-end engine grunt, supple ride, an interior worthy of the sticker price.
Lows: Vague, overly assisted steering; flaccid power below 4000 rpm, a chassis set to terminal understeer.
The Verdict: ROCK - Plenty of power in need of some finesse