I'd argue that cars like the 22B and the Evo Makinen were the Tesla Plaid of their day... maybe not size-wise but more like performance-wise of the day
BMW M3 vs Subaru Impreza 22B STI Version
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Impreza 22B STI |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 321 / 317 | 280 / 276 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 350 / 258 | 359 / 265 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1497 / 3300 | 1245 / 2745 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 214 / 211 | 225 / 222 |
Performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Impreza 22B STI |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.5 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 12.5 s | 11.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.7 s @ 88.9 mph | 8.9 s @ 88.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.9 s | 13.1 s @ 106.3 mph |
| Top speed | 260 kph (162 mph) | 252 kph (157 mph) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E36) | Impreza 22B STI |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 95 |
| Straight line speed | 81 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
Impreza 22B STI Version is the fastest by a small margin.
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