sti vs gto

ammarX786 · 09-12-2005, 10:30 AM

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/MultimediaLanding

interesting vid

cruzSTI · 09-12-2005, 10:40 AM

Yeah I've seen that. Slightly strange comparison. I doubt you'd get too many cross shoppers between those two, but who knows?

Turboxer · 09-12-2005, 11:02 AM

Godzilla Wins!

Very strange comparison but interesting none the less.

Irishsti · 09-12-2005, 11:40 AM

very interesting... they didn't mention anything about the sound of the boxer engine, one of my favorite subaru features...

White05sti · 09-12-2005, 12:02 PM

always great to see those results

Flynlow · 09-12-2005, 09:02 PM

The STi lost in a drag race?? The GTO could only muster a 14.0 1/4, the STi was a tenth behind, who the hell was driving that one?

GEDDON81 · 09-13-2005, 04:45 PM

i think they drove the cars like an average person would instead of slamming th gas.

AndrewSS · 09-13-2005, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irishsti

very interesting... they didn't mention anything about the sound of the boxer engine, one of my favorite subaru features...

ahhh yes i agree

Marsh · 09-13-2005, 09:51 PM

I actually did cross-shop the STI vs the GTO - the GTO ended up being too impractical. The gas tank in the GTO is actually *in* the trunk, taking up more than half the trunk space you'd be lucky to get 2 small golf bags in there with a crowbar. Suprisingly, the GTO interior is very very nice, awesome seats and a great looking dash with gauges matched to the exterior (the yellow being a strange exception, the gauges are a weird brown/gold color). The GTO also gets similar gas milage to the STI, 21/25.

Basically it came down to the STI being more pratical, 4 doors, AWD and a usable trunk while still having all of the performance.

Although I will say, the rumble of a 6.0 V8 was just a *tad* enticing.

- Marsh

evilrazor · 09-15-2005, 10:29 AM

what 1/4 mile time the gto do?

erix · 09-15-2005, 10:48 AM

I also cross shopped the two of them. Interestingly they had the vivid blue GTO with the blue interior which is identical to the STI I want. What were the chances of that.

The thing they dont tell you is the GTO with automatic is actually faster than the 6 speed car, but gets much worse mileage. You need the 6 speed to compete in the twisties, but after flogging both, the GTO does not handle nearly as well as the STI and has tons of body roll.

I'll second the 6.0, its what sells that car, though the overall car is nice. I dont think its as bland as they make it sound, but I'm also an older guy.

The other thing that helps the goat is its actually cheaper to buy than the STI, I could have gotten one of those approx $3500 less than the STI. I would have loved it until my first trip into the twisty bits, then wished I had the other.

erix · 09-15-2005, 10:52 AM

BTW, an auto goat can easily run a low 13 in the 1/4. The goat on paper is faster due to better power to weight and it would be if it could hook up better. Point to AWD

Peleg · 09-15-2005, 12:33 PM

WRX STi all the way.

Enough said!

**Majin** · 09-19-2005, 01:04 PM

the driver of that STi must have had one leg to pull a 14.1 in the quarter!

Tortfeasor STi · 09-19-2005, 09:21 PM

Ya the GTO is faster in a strait line, it has a 6 liter 400hp v-8. It says a lot about the traction though that it was only a tenth quicker than the STi. Honestly 14.1 for the STi and 14.0 for the GTO are both slow. I am betting high temps and elevation coupled with real world shifting are the culprits. Both cars should run mid to low 13s regardless of the transmission in the GTO. But they did get one thing right, the STi is hands down the better car between the two. Traction and handling are a double whammy the GTO cant match.

09-12-2005, 10:30 AM	#1
ammarX786 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 2006 WW EVO IX Location: Northern VA Posts: 544 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	sti vs gto http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/MultimediaLanding interesting vid This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-19-2005, 09:21 PM	#15
Tortfeasor STi S204 Racer Car: '08 335xi Coupe Fav Mod: Dinan Reflash Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 3,554 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Ya the GTO is faster in a strait line, it has a 6 liter 400hp v-8. It says a lot about the traction though that it was only a tenth quicker than the STi. Honestly 14.1 for the STi and 14.0 for the GTO are both slow. I am betting high temps and elevation coupled with real world shifting are the culprits. Both cars should run mid to low 13s regardless of the transmission in the GTO. But they did get one thing right, the STi is hands down the better car between the two. Traction and handling are a double whammy the GTO cant match. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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09-12-2005, 10:40 AM	#2
cruzSTI STI Driver Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 216 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah I've seen that. Slightly strange comparison. I doubt you'd get too many cross shoppers between those two, but who knows?

09-12-2005, 11:02 AM	#3
Turboxer Spec C Club Car: 2005 STi & 2008 M3 Location: Westchester Ny Posts: 1,232 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Godzilla Wins! Very strange comparison but interesting none the less.

09-12-2005, 11:40 AM	#4
Irishsti Silver Member Car: 04' PSM STi Fav Mod: Anything Carbon Fiber Location: New York Posts: 1,601 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	very interesting... they didn't mention anything about the sound of the boxer engine, one of my favorite subaru features...

09-12-2005, 12:02 PM	#5
White05sti Grassroots STI Racer Location: Maryland Posts: 533 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	always great to see those results

09-12-2005, 09:02 PM	#6
Flynlow Professional STI Driver Car: 2004 Subaru WRX STi Location: Issaquah, Wa Posts: 429 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	The STi lost in a drag race?? The GTO could only muster a 14.0 1/4, the STi was a tenth behind, who the hell was driving that one?

09-13-2005, 04:45 PM	#7
GEDDON81 Senior STI Driver Car: 05' OBP STI Location: memphis,tn Posts: 306 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	i think they drove the cars like an average person would instead of slamming th gas.

09-13-2005, 09:51 PM	#9
Marsh Junior STI Driver Car: 05 CGM STI Fav Mod: Cobb AP Location: LA Posts: 56 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I actually did cross-shop the STI vs the GTO - the GTO ended up being too impractical. The gas tank in the GTO is actually in the trunk, taking up more than half the trunk space you'd be lucky to get 2 small golf bags in there with a crowbar. Suprisingly, the GTO interior is very very nice, awesome seats and a great looking dash with gauges matched to the exterior (the yellow being a strange exception, the gauges are a weird brown/gold color). The GTO also gets similar gas milage to the STI, 21/25. Basically it came down to the STI being more pratical, 4 doors, AWD and a usable trunk while still having all of the performance. Although I will say, the rumble of a 6.0 V8 was just a tad enticing. - Marsh

09-15-2005, 10:29 AM	#10
evilrazor Spec C Club Car: 2005 WRB/G STi Fav Mod: AP Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,407 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	what 1/4 mile time the gto do?

09-15-2005, 10:48 AM	#11
erix Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 75 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I also cross shopped the two of them. Interestingly they had the vivid blue GTO with the blue interior which is identical to the STI I want. What were the chances of that. The thing they dont tell you is the GTO with automatic is actually faster than the 6 speed car, but gets much worse mileage. You need the 6 speed to compete in the twisties, but after flogging both, the GTO does not handle nearly as well as the STI and has tons of body roll. I'll second the 6.0, its what sells that car, though the overall car is nice. I dont think its as bland as they make it sound, but I'm also an older guy. The other thing that helps the goat is its actually cheaper to buy than the STI, I could have gotten one of those approx $3500 less than the STI. I would have loved it until my first trip into the twisty bits, then wished I had the other.

09-15-2005, 10:52 AM	#12
erix Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 75 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	BTW, an auto goat can easily run a low 13 in the 1/4. The goat on paper is faster due to better power to weight and it would be if it could hook up better. Point to AWD

09-15-2005, 12:33 PM	#13
Peleg STI Master Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: Death Valley Posts: 6,120 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	WRX STi all the way. Enough said!

09-19-2005, 01:04 PM	#14
Majin A.X.D. Car: 2004 STi Location: LI, NY Posts: 12,996 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	the driver of that STi must have had one leg to pull a 14.1 in the quarter!