What kind of difference between classic and new age?
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What kind of difference between classic and new age?
Dont want to start a massive mines faster than yours debate but lets take two examples...say a MY00 classic, uk car against a new age WRX. Pretty much the same power, all bar 10 bhp, but whats the performance difference like?
Only wondering coz im sure the classic is lighter but is the difference neglidgable or noticable?
Same i guess goes for a classic WRX 250bhp compared to say a standard STi7 or 8?
classic always looks as if it would be quicker to me...
Only wondering coz im sure the classic is lighter but is the difference neglidgable or noticable?
Same i guess goes for a classic WRX 250bhp compared to say a standard STi7 or 8?
classic always looks as if it would be quicker to me...
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
Dont want to start a massive mines faster than yours debate but lets take two examples...say a MY00 classic, uk car against a new age WRX. Pretty much the same power, all bar 10 bhp, but whats the performance difference like?
Only wondering coz im sure the classic is lighter but is the difference neglidgable or noticable?
Only wondering coz im sure the classic is lighter but is the difference neglidgable or noticable?
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classic always looks as if it would be quicker to me...
Depends which models you compare and what optional bits are fitted of course, but the base UK WRX is something like 150kg heavier (maybe more) than the old shape UK Turbo 2000, so the newer cars need a bit more under the bonnet for the power to weight ratio be the same.
The old shape car also has a slightly lower drag coefficient and frontal area than the Bugeye, although the MY03 facelift redresses this balance a little.
The Denso ECU's also seem to develop power in a slightly smoother way to the JECS ones, which makes the newer cars feel (although this is probably deceptive) slower again. Add in the reduced NVH and the difference in "feel" will be bigger again.
Last edited by greasemonkey; 18 February 2004 at 09:02 PM.
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I moved from a UK MY98 to a MY01-as said above,i agree with it all-but have to add that the 01 doesnt feel as willing to go as the 98 + you dont get as much of a punch when the boost comes in.Having said that-ive just decatted my up/down pipes and it feels much stronger than my 98 ever did-even when it had a dawes device on it(the MY98 car that is),and feels MUCH more like the power characteristics a car like this should have-with the added bonus of the build quality/refinment over the classics.
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sticking to just the facts so I am not accussed of bias
my00 classic UK 1235kgs 215bhp = 174bhp/ton
my01 wrx uk 1385kgs 215bhp = 155bhp/ton
my02 wrx uk 1385kgs 215bhp = 155bhp/ton
my03 wrx uk 1395kgs 223bhp = 160bhp/ton
and just to add a couple more for reference :
my03 STi Uk 1470kgs 261bhp = 177bhp/ton
my03 STi PPP Uk 1470kgs 300bhp = 204bhp/ton
chrisps rubbish import JDM RA = 1240kgs 276bhp+ = 222bhp/ton
my00 classic UK 1235kgs 215bhp = 174bhp/ton
my01 wrx uk 1385kgs 215bhp = 155bhp/ton
my02 wrx uk 1385kgs 215bhp = 155bhp/ton
my03 wrx uk 1395kgs 223bhp = 160bhp/ton
and just to add a couple more for reference :
my03 STi Uk 1470kgs 261bhp = 177bhp/ton
my03 STi PPP Uk 1470kgs 300bhp = 204bhp/ton
chrisps rubbish import JDM RA = 1240kgs 276bhp+ = 222bhp/ton
Last edited by chrisp; 18 February 2004 at 09:01 PM.
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The new age cars look that bit heavier etc than the classics.....150kg is alot of weight though. Mind you the interior etc really was a must change for Subaru IMHO
So what would a classic STi and a PPP STi8 type uk be like compared against eachother in a straight line? I guess the trouble is there arent that many bogo scoobs about to make the comparison. Classic STi would be giving away a fair few gee gees but the 8 is much heavier
So what would a classic STi and a PPP STi8 type uk be like compared against eachother in a straight line? I guess the trouble is there arent that many bogo scoobs about to make the comparison. Classic STi would be giving away a fair few gee gees but the 8 is much heavier
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So what would a classic STi and a PPP STi8 type uk be like compared against each other in a straight line?
An STi Version 5 or Version 6 Type R/RA would have the legs on an STi Type UK PPP, let alone a standard one. Something like 230kg lighter, with more power, a higher rev limit, a shorter ratio gearbox, and the need to make one less gearchange if you're talking about 0-60.
However, all this talk is a little pointless, nobody buys cars purely on the basis of what wins 0-60 wankathons
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I guess power to weight is a pretty good indicator but traction, gearing etc must come into it as well......straight line only im talking about
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greasemonkey if you think this talk is pointless then dont bother answering its as easy as that.....
i was and still am interested coz although i have an STi 8 (MY03!!!) i still love the look etc of the classic
you brought up 0-60.....nobody else did
i was and still am interested coz although i have an STi 8 (MY03!!!) i still love the look etc of the classic
you brought up 0-60.....nobody else did
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Originally Posted by easyrider
So basically theres not a lot in it!!!
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i thought chrisp was talking about a uk car???
sorry i mixed it up bringing the classic sti bit into it...ignore that
sorry i mixed it up bringing the classic sti bit into it...ignore that
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i was but saw the 250bhp wrx classic bit in your first post but I have deleted the posts as not to confuse
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At the end of the day most magazines timed a classic UK turbo between 5 and 5.5 seconds to 60 and around 14 for a quarter mile. Plenty of guys on here have reproduced those figures at Santa Pod in standard or near standard cars.
I aint daft though given the choice of a classic turbo and new sti, it would be the new sti
I aint daft though given the choice of a classic turbo and new sti, it would be the new sti
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Just so the evo owners don't feel left out
EVO 8 FQ300 - 1410kgs 300bhp = 212bhp/ton.....................
Any idea about EVO 7 FQ300 AND STANDARD EVO7 ?
Better still, 0-60 times for the whole lot? as in the MY models as well
I know I am a "wankathon" for asking, but it would still be interesting, I mean why know about all the really anorak stuff, and not know the basics.......example
yes sir, they are fast, they do 0-60 in 21 seconds, oh great I will buy one, in am really interested in the ecu capacitor rating
Just so the evo owners don't feel left out
EVO 8 FQ300 - 1410kgs 300bhp = 212bhp/ton.....................
Any idea about EVO 7 FQ300 AND STANDARD EVO7 ?
Better still, 0-60 times for the whole lot? as in the MY models as well
I know I am a "wankathon" for asking, but it would still be interesting, I mean why know about all the really anorak stuff, and not know the basics.......example
yes sir, they are fast, they do 0-60 in 21 seconds, oh great I will buy one, in am really interested in the ecu capacitor rating
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Oh dear--flamesuit time
I personally would pick a new age 01 onwards with morrettes ect over the classic-Dont get me wrong,i still think the classic looks good, just looks a bit dated now.
I personally would pick a new age 01 onwards with morrettes ect over the classic-Dont get me wrong,i still think the classic looks good, just looks a bit dated now.
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Originally Posted by virgin
Chrisp.
Just so the evo owners don't feel left out
EVO 8 FQ300 - 1410kgs 300bhp = 212bhp/ton.....................
Any idea about EVO 7 FQ300 AND STANDARD EVO7 ?
Better still, 0-60 times for the whole lot? as in the MY models as well
Just so the evo owners don't feel left out
EVO 8 FQ300 - 1410kgs 300bhp = 212bhp/ton.....................
Any idea about EVO 7 FQ300 AND STANDARD EVO7 ?
Better still, 0-60 times for the whole lot? as in the MY models as well
In performance terms they are all around 5 seconds to 60 and only a few 10ths in it. This why its laughable when evos are suppose to be so much quicker, (over a standard UK turbo yes) but on a JDM scoob they are very close.
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