Mitsubishi Vs. Subaru (Draft 3)
In a battle that has been raging since 1992, the Mitsubishi Evolution and the Subaru STi have been competing to build the best four wheel drive sedan. Since the first Subaru STi and
Mitsubishi Evolution rolled out of the factory, the engineers have been
working to build the best rally car. After over a decade of motoring
combat, Mitsubishi and Subaru launched two incredible cars for the 2008
year. In the past, both cars have been almost identical, and have traded the crown back and forth almost every year.
Technology has always been a big part of both cars performance and, as
such, an area where each tries to surpass the other. Both cars have
incredibly complex computer systems, built from years of motor sport
background. Mitsubishi's S-AWC [Super-All Wheel Control] computer
system, which regulates multiple aspects of the car, the most incredible feature of which is the AYC [Active Yaw Control] which,
"...controls the torque split between the rear wheels, transferring
power accordingly when it senses abnormalities in the car's yaw
movement."(Mitani and Monticello 2008), in other
words, it prevents under- and oversteer, enabling the car to turn
tighter and faster. Subaru also has their own computer systems,
SI-Drive and their symmetrical all-wheel drive program, which greatly
improves performance by regulating the power sent to each wheel,
improving traction and handling on any road surface (Subaru's US
website). Both cars also enable the user to select between multiple
performance options and driving terrains. These systems greatly improve
handling, but can be tricky to figure out at first. Even though
Subaru's computer systems are quite incredible, Mitsubishi has really
done it this year with their AYC system, which lets the car fly through
corners at speeds the Subaru can't match.
As in any car comparison, the raw power must always be discussed. The
2008 Evolution was given a brand new two liter, turbocharged
inline-four engine, with a DOHC, and Mitsubishi's engine management
system, MIVEC putting out 291 horsepower (Mitsubishi's US website).
Subaru chose to stick with last years two and half liter turbocharged
boxer engine, but did dress it up a bit, yielding 305 horsepower. The
Mitsubishi was also given an aluminum engine block, making it lighter which allows for better handling,
and had other areas improved as well, resulting in less turbo lag and a
smoother running engine. Subaru also chose to use a six-speed transmission, while Mitsubishi stuck with a five-speed. In the power
battle then, Subaru seems to have beaten Mitsubishi, and has more
power, more consistently available, as a result of its six-speed
gearbox.
Practicality is rarely discussed in sports car reviews, but is still
important. Even though the new Evolution is more mature than previous
models, it is still a powerful, corner devouring, beast of a car,
making it a bit impractical for simply trying to go somewhere. The STi
however, has always been the more peaceful, more practical vehicle.
With the new body being a four door hatchback, that practicality has
only improved. There is now even more room in the back, and it has a
larger trunk space. While the new look may not be more aggressive than
the Evolution, the hatchback body definitley makes the Subaru more
practical.
Over the years Mitsubushi and Subaru have swapped
positions constantly, and have always looked for that small area to get
a leg up on the competition. In his 2005 review, Chris Walton said that
he believed the Mitsubishi to be the better performing of the two. In
2006 it was more of the same, the Evolution was the speed machine, and
the Subaru was a small step under, but still remained more practical (Riches, 2006). In 2008 it's more of the same. Subaru is forced to play second fiddle on
the race track, due to Mitsubishi's brilliant handling, which enables
it to fly through corners at speeds the Subaru can't match. However,
when the cars come off the race track, the Subaru is far more
practical, delivering a more comfortable ride and more storage space.
In the end, it comes down to the buyer and what kind of car they're
looking for. Personally, I'd take the Mitsubishi.
Reference List
Mitani, Sam and Monticello, Mike. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STI. Road And Track, May.
Riches, Erin. 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution IX vs. 2006 Subaru WRX STI. Edmunds.
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=109126/pageNumber=1
Walton, Chris. Hatfields McCoys: 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR. Motor Trend.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0410_rally_sedan_comparison/verdict.html
Subaru. 2009 Impreza WRX STI. Subaru. http://www.subaru.com/shop/overview.jsp?model=IMPREZAWRX&trim=STI
Mitsubishi Motors. 2008 Lancer Evolution. Mitsubishi Motors. http://www.mitsubishicars.com/MMNA/jsp/evo/08/index.do
Mitsubishi Vs. Subaru (Draft 1&2)
In a battle that has been raging since 1992, the Mitsubishi Evolution and the Subaru STi STI or STi? -Andrew Gen 12/4/08 1:45 PM have been competing to build the best four wheel drive four door sedan -Andrew Gen 12/4/08 1:44 PM . Since the first Subaru STI STI or STi? -Andrew Gen 12/4/08 1:45 PM and
Mitsubishi Evolution rolled out of the factory, the engineers have been
working to build the best rally car. After over a decade of motoring
combat, Mitsubishi and Subaru launched two incredible cars for the 2008
year. In the past, -Andrew Gen 12/4/08 1:46 PM both cars have been almost identical, but one Which one? -Andrew Gen 12/4/08 1:46 PM has always stood above the other, in technology, power or practicality.
Technology has always been a big part of both cars performance and, as
such, an area where each tries to surpass the other. Both cars have
incredibly complex computer systems, built from years of motor sport
background. Mitsubishi's S-AWC [Super-All Wheel Control] computer
system, which regulates multiple aspects of the car, is -Andrew Gen 12/4/08 1:47 PM
the most incredible of which is the AYC [Active Yaw Control] which,
"...controls the torque split between the rear wheels, transferring
power accordingly when it senses abnormalities in the car's yaw
movement."(Mitani and Monticello 2008), in other
words, it prevents under- and oversteer, enabling the car to turn
tighter and faster. Subaru also has their own computer systems,
SI-Drive and their symmetrical all-wheel drive program, which greatly
improves performance by regulating the power sent to each wheel,
improving traction and handling on any road surface (Subaru's US
website). Both cars also enable the user to select between multiple
performance options and driving terrains. These systems greatly improve
handling, but can be tricky to figure out at first. Even though
Subaru's computer systems are quite incredible, Mitsubishi has really
done it this year with their AYC system, which lets the car fly through
corners at speeds the Subaru can't match. i'm not really sure what this paragraph is sayin, try to stick closer to the thesis. -Andrew Gen 12/4/08 1:51 PM
As in any car comparison, the raw power must always be discussed. The
2008 Evolution was given a brand new two liter, turbocharged
inline-four engine, with a DOHC, and Mitsubishi's engine management
system, MIVEC putting out 291 horsepower (Mitsubishi's US website).
Subaru chose to stick with last years two and half liter turbocharged
boxer engine, but did dress it up a bit, yielding 305 horsepower. The
Mitsubishi was also given an aluminum engine block, making it lighter,
and had other areas improved as well, resulting in less turbo lag and a
smoother running engine. Subaru also chose to use a six-speed
transimission, while Mitsubishi stuck with a five-speed. In the power
battle then, Subaru seems to have beaten Mitsubishi, and has more
power, more consistently available, as a result of its six-speed
gearbox. same
thing here, not sure what the car peices are, focus more on the
benefits of the peices and less on what they're called. -Andrew Gen
12/4/08 1:57 PM i
see that you put the benefits in, but to me they dont punch out as the
main parts. Try saying for example the mitsubishi is a lighter car,
which helps it do ___, because of its aluminum engine block. or
somethin like that -Andrew Gen 12/4/08 1:58 PM
Practicality is rarely discussed in sports car reviews, but is still
important. Even though the new Evolution is more mature than previous
models, it is still a powerful, corner devouring, beast of a car,
making it a bit impractical for simply trying to go somewhere. The STI
however, has always been the more peaceful, more practical vehicle.
With the new body being a four door hatchback, that practicality has
only improved. There is now even more room in the back, and it has a
larger trunk space. While the new look may not be more aggressive than
the Evolution, the hatchback body definitley makes the Subaru more
practical.
Over the years Mitsubushi and Subaru have swapped
positions constantly, and have always looked for that small area to get
a leg up on the competition. In his 2005 review, Chris Walton said that
he believed the Mitsubishi to be the better performing of the two. In
2006 it was more of the same, the Evolution was the speed machine, and
the Subaru was a small step under, but still remained more practical (Edmunds.com) never correct. In
2008 it's more of the same. Subaru is forced to play second fiddle on
the race track, due to Mitsubishi's brilliant handling, which enables
it to fly through corners at speeds the Subaru can't match. However,
when the cars come off the race track, the Subaru is far more
practical, delivering a more comfortable ride and more storage space.
In the end, it comes down to the buyer and what kind of car they're
looking for. Personally, I'd take the Mitsubishi.
Reference List
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GRADE 75/100
Mitani, Sam and Monticello, Mike. 2008. Mitsubishi Lance Evolution vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STI. Road And Track, May.
Riches, Erin. 2006 Mitsubishi Evolution IX vs. 2006 Subaru WRX STI. Edmunds.
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=109126/pageNumber=1
Walton, Chris. Hatfields McCoys: 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR. Motor Trend.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0410_rally_sedan_comparison/verdict.html
Subaru. 2009 Impreza WRX STI. Subaru. http://www.subaru.com/shop/overview.jsp?model=IMPREZAWRX&trim=STI
Mitsubishi Motors. 2008 Lancer Evolution. Mitsubishi Motors. http://www.mitsubishicars.com/MMNA/jsp/evo/08/index.do
I cant tell when each source starts and ends -Andrew Gen 11/20/08 11:00 PM
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