fpan

iTrader: (11)

Why does the impreza not have as much engine braking as other cars?
I have a 205 gti and as soon as I lift off the throttle the car decelerates much faster than the impreza.

jaytc2003

iTrader: (1)

probably down to the boxer engine layout ie pistons going side to side would in my eyes be less restrictive than pistons going up and down on a conventional engine

prana

compression ratio is low in the wrx, me guesstimates

The rookie

iTrader: (1)

Its mostly due to the compression ratio, but also theidle speed control valve position is set to control manifold pressure, a fully closed valce would cause a big depression and create a risk of oil pullover through the breather, also your WRX is a lot heavier than your 205 bean can, so the same engine braking would feel like it had less anyway!

Simon

silent running

It's a much lighter car. I noticed it when in my mate's 205 compared to my WRX.