Wow, what a landslide victory for the Subaru!=D
Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 vs Alfa Romeo 156 GTA
| Category | Alfa Romeo 156 GTA | Impreza WRX STI 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l V6 | 2.5 l B4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 250 / 247 | 280 / 276 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 300 / 221 | 392 / 289 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1455 / 3208 | 1465 / 3230 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 172 / 169 | 191 / 189 |
| Average price | €39,000 | €35,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Alfa Romeo 156 GTA | Impreza WRX STI 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tsukuba | 1:11.17 | 1:04.84 |
| Vairano Handling Course | 1:28.66 | 1:22.39 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:22.70 | 1:16.10 |
| Goodwood | 1:36.60 | 1:35.80 |
| Motovision handling course | 0:20.47 | 0:18.59 |
| Oschersleben | 1:57.02 | 1:48.98 |
| Winton (National Circuit) | 1:47.58 | 1:41.47 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Alfa Romeo 156 GTA | Impreza WRX STI 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.5 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.3 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.4 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.6 s | 10.1 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.4 s | 13.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 21.9 s | 21.9 s |
| 1000 m | 26.7 s | 24.5 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 6.2 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 15.5 s | 12.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.4 s @ 83.3 mph | 9.6 s @ 88.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.4 s | 13.1 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Alfa Romeo 156 GTA | Impreza WRX STI 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 7.2 s | 5.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.9 s | 8.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.1 s | 5.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 10.2 s | 12.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 5.1 s | 4.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.6 s | 16.5 s |
General performance
| Category | Alfa Romeo 156 GTA | Impreza WRX STI 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 255 kph (158 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (125 ft) | 36 m (119 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Alfa Romeo 156 GTA | Impreza WRX STI 2.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 82 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 75 | 100 |
| Overall | 79 | 100 |
Verdict
Impreza WRX STI 2.5 is the fastest by a huge margin.
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