Evo Vs. STI: What's Better? | Opposite Lanes
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Both the Mitsubishi Evo and Subaru Wrx STI have been around longer than some of us can remember and that leaves a lot of room for History to take place. Today, Alex takes the stand and tests the drivability of the Evo and STI, compares the two and overall decides what car is the best one to choose.
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Evo all the way always had respect for the sti honestly would like to own but newer sti have gotten kinda soft lose some of it rally heritage to me .The evo at least to me has always kept that rally sprint even in the evo 10
370z vs g37 ?
I diddnt realize people tend to dislike the rear of the evo. I have always thought it looks really good
Me too. I love that thick booty
Evo 9 Mr with the wing had the best booty
The evo 10 is just too bloated looking.
I actually own a Lancer (not an evo) and am still self conscious about the chonk. She chonky.
@@RandomlnternetGuy And yet is considered by a majority of people better looking than the 2015+ STI and the Evo 8/9. I love all the Evo generations, but the X is reguarded as the looker in the family.
I’d like to own an STI as well but being the only Evo owner in town compare to the 16 WRX’s I see on the daily (legitimately), feels pretty damn unique lol
I've got an Evo, which I rarely see and my wife has a blob eye STi which we also rarely see lol. It's a cool feeling
@Still Monday It's a cool feeling not seeing much like what you own
Conner Dargi Another thing I was thinking about was the reliability of the STI boxer engine and the Evo’s transmission. It becomes a “pick your poison” kind of deal at the end.
@@saiyan_evox6442 Exactly. Stock for stock they have their differences. But upgraded respectively they're both weapons. I do miss the trans in the STi.
I'm the only GSR owner in my town. It was the first manual I ever drove and I picked it up fast. I love the short shifts. My buddies mustang his gears all lock into place and you can feel them as you shift. I guess I just like the challenge lol.
Am I the only one who wouldn't mind owning either?
Get one!
@@ryanbishop7134 One day 🔥
#BOXER ✌️
you're not...but apparently the guy in this video wants to make you think so. lol
I have a 15' evo X GSR and one of these days I want to get a 2020 STI Limited or a 16' Hyper blue STI Limited as a daily so you ain't the only one haha
Why did you hide your address? Worried we would all make it a burnout spot 😂
James Cannon well I can tell ya he got on 41 heading south to Oshkosh cuz I saw the prison in the background.
shawnwillbok Wtf 🤣
depere boiz represent!!!
OMG - what did I start? After intense burnouts - head to Fitment Industries for new rubber. 😂
Great idea
" EVO's look better "
- STI owner
Bo Fa'aita depends 1998 yes
2000+ no
@Merl Klarhoelter Yea
Ive owned both. Evos are faster and quicker all around
@@futuresteve9781 I myself have owned both, and you can't just put a statement like that, I loved my Evo more myself, but there are WAYYYY to many variables for you to make that vague of a statement. Driver Mod, conditions, etc...
@@Cam_Lotro no man, apparently stock evos clap modded subarus too... 🤣 he said it
17:17 "we're car enthusiasts, we purposely make things less reliable."
this got me screaming HAAHAHAH its funny yet true
Hardcore track junkie? answer is evo. Looking for a more civilized daily?answer is STI. Of course you can get evo level handling out STI, but definitely need more aftermarket mods bc they are set up from factory to under steer more. As far as straight line performance go, you know the story, both needs to be tuned but they both definitely have equally strong aftermarket support. And as far as the interior goes, both are garbage with STI being slightly less garbage. Coming from a VA STI owner!
eesh All you really need is a rear sway bar and ur good with the understeer
@@iTeachMyToast yep, ☝️this guy knows
Nice daily driver that keeps up with EVOS and passes STI Golf R🏌️ ❤️
Plus awesome interior
they are just copying donut media
I'd go with the Evo since it's discontinued ☻
Jokes on you, the STI is also discontinued 💀
4g63 for life. brothers assemble!
amen
Lifesabishi nahh I’m good with the ej
Suuuwooop
4b11 but sup cuz
Yessir
This is like Donut Media's Versus, except it's actually good.
Donut gave a sti win, this guy gives a tie
Donuts is better
Ultraguy87 that show wasn't that good with the points system, it's a lot better that they got rid of it now
@@deschlong True, I made this comment before the Silvia vs 86 video when they removed the points system.
I live versus it’s just the points system is annoying
Anyone else see that bike in the background at the end try to do a wheelie
Haha yea
lol yes i did
that .2 second of fame
Lol that's good observation skill
What's the timestamp?
I have a 2015 evo and my wife has a 2018 sti. Both of us have thing that we love more about the other car. Seating, shift feel, ECT. They are both amazing, even though they are both currently stock for now!
This series is definitely a interesting twist in what you guys usually do definitely looking foward to more videos from this series you guys do not disappoint🤝
They should still make Evos 😭
I don't even care about the cars. Alex's house is ballin'
Also Evo IX 👌
n1nj4m0d3 nah sti
Lol both
Allan Gudino nah anything Honda lol
EVO for the win!!😍
Where can I find a 2020?
@@elijahwilliams4214 lol
I think The EVO just has that charm of being somewhat rare and no longer produced. There is one EVO 10 on my base for the like 20 STIs
How can you not love both
I'm biased but here you go.. The EVO's engineering and design is better than the STI. EVO is easier to work on with most obvious being the engine layout being a transversely mounted straight four with a FMIC, as opposed to the flat four with TMIC.. EVO makes more power and will last longer before requiring that engine overhaul considering you keep up with maintenance.. EVO (GSRs) can handle more power with their beefy stock components.. STI really just tries to copy the EVO in so many ways, because even it knows the EVO is better (deep down, it knows).. Speaking of, now that your STIs take the EVO bolt pattern wheels on their hubs, maybe one of you STI bois want to buy my stock EVO wheels off me?? LMAO, EVO all day! I still don't hate y'all STIers though. But, we don't chunk deuces either lol.
Rather have an Evo but I’m cool with the Sti/WRX
Vox Gav same bro
Yep
The Evo in my opinion aged well and looks way more sexier and intimidating than the STI u see driving everywhere. Just ask that cop that was eyeballing u as u were driving 😋
EVO all the way 🤙🤙🤙
I drive an evo because it smokes 90% of the subies on the street with a stock long block. Discontinued but still has a better all wheel drive system. Discontinued but stock 4b11 still outperforms the ancient ej25. It has even outperformed the 4g63 besides the fact that 4g is an iron block. You want comfort buy a Subaru. You want a car that performs and gaps majority of the subies get an Evo.
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Evo for track sti for daily
Evo
Evo
Great video but you can’t act like evos are cool for awesome memories of winning rally when Subaru has won more and are still being made for a reason. If you’re getting a track weekend car evo all the way and the looks ( up until the evo x) and the 4g63 are much more mod friendly. Subaru overall better car unless you have money for 2 cars then buy both!
evo is a cheaper project, but the STI is better for track, and for daily
Being from New England everyday on the road I see at least 3-4 WRX's and know multiple buddies with WRX's, to me they are outplayed and I would take an evo
Spencer Carroll you’d see more evos if they weren’t discontinued or expensive .
I think Alex nailed it with why we remember EVOs so fondly and why their community will continue to stay strong.
As strong as our motors 💪 lol jk we blow those too
@@stevenly4085 still doesn't stop us though lol
I own a 2014 sti limited and with that being said when you compare a 2014 evo 10 to my car the interior isn't much different. Evo still has is a little dated compared to my STI but not as much compared to that 17 STI. I love both platforms and have the equal amount of respect for both. I wanted an EVO but got a deal on my car that I couldn't pass up. EVO motors are a lot more reliable than my EJ25 thats for sure though but as a daily I'd take my STI but for a fun play car EVO all day
21:35 that kid on the bike tries to show off a little😂😂
Did not notice that till you pointed it out 😂
Biased af
And to save you time
Comparing a 3 years difference in between a 2017 Subaru n a 2014 evo x the fact u can even still compare the two shows the Evo just as good as u can get
This^^^
Evo x team
Should compare 2016 final edition. With the same interior as the 2014.. 😂😂 to a 2016 STi.
not subaru's fault mitsubishi is a failed brand :/. ill be on the look out for the 2021 evo oh wait...
Im not sure why, but I have always dreamed of owning an STI. I mean the EVO is really nice, but the STI just hits different for me....
Ethan Sprague same bro
I feel
Same thats why I got the sti over the evo
Heritage. Subaru had more rally wins than Evo. Plus they still produces the sti. Also why pay the money for a top of the line vehicle with a 5 spd as well
Wrx Owner) I can say that the STI is much more worth it for the money. Don’t get me wrong my car is nice. However the sti can take more punishment, and that’s what you want
Why buy a subaru when you can be gay for free
😂😂
I personally will always prefer Subaru. I love the brand, named my dog Subie, fly my Subaru rally flag in my living room, and even work at Subaru. But anyone worth their salt KNOWS without the Evo, the STI wouldn't exist. The Evo really forced Subaru to innovate. It's because of Evo we have the STI we know now. They're both incredible machines with their pros and cons. I think if you want an Evo you're choosing to keep legacy of Mitsubishi alive. That I think deserves commendation. But that's my personal opinion.
Evo will always be the better cult classic. But I'm with you, Subaru is more reliable/better company...
Always a Mitsubishi guy at heart. Sad to see where the brand has gone but the evo IX is my favorite!
My favorite is the VI
STI all the way
Also do Camaro Vs Mustang
Where would you fall, Maro or TanG?
Evo all day baby! Can be modded so much!
Evo, any day
The one thing that I love and hate about Evos is they they're so easy to make stupid power in, it almost seem like cheating to build one. The 4G63 was made by Gods. And this is coming a WRX owner.
S. Pirtle the 4g is the 2jz of i4
@@iyot1020 lol don't let the Honda boi's hear that
@@iyot1020 iyot pa more lol. But yeah, have to agree to that hahaha
@@bloodsupremking lol honda is a legit engine too but they're more known for high revving n/a not turbo right out the factory well till the new type r came out
Evo for life, even though I only drive a lancer GTS!
I’m trying to get an MR Evo X but right now I’m rolling around in a white 2014 Lancer SE
MK3 Andrew aren’t the MR’s auto ?
Eh EVO FOR LIFE
I’m driving a 2008 Lancer ES 😭
I wanna mod it but I rather wait to build my savings so I can own an Evo
Evo X gsr owner here, and I was considering either car. I fell in love with the evo because I feel like I'm in a true race car while still having the driveability of a lancer. I do wish I had a 6th gear though lmao
Totally agree. I was in the same boat. Chose a 13 sonic blue gsr. And I have zero ragrets 👌
Same here with my Apex Silver and im so glad cause the feel of being in it everyday is something that just doesn't seem to wear off 🤙
Mi tell u already ... The Evo has been chosen 💜
It is obvious, the newer STI is the better car. It’s equipped with modern everything compared to the older Evo X. The newer STI gets better MPG’s, more spacious interior and more. I think most Evo and STI owners know this. However, the reason I like the Evo better is because of appearance, style, heritage and in my opinion makes a better race car. Although they both handle well, I prefer the Evo’s ACD to the STI’s DCCD. I prefer a six-speed manual to a 5 speed, but the aggressive gearing of the Evo’s 5-speed makes it more desirable to me. I mean, Mitsubishi introduced AYC on the Evo 4 back in 96, how cool was that? Now different people will have different opinions, what may be an advantage to the STI owner may not be of any concern to an Evo owner. For example, who cares about limited trunk space or bad fuel economy when the primary purpose was to have a cool fast car as well as having another car designated as your daily. The Evo was once described as being only wheels and tires away from being a full bred rally car, sometimes, that’s exactly what certain people want.
Wouldn't it be a more of a comparison if you had 14' Evo and 14' sti to make it fair . Since 17' sti is a different generation from those two
Funny how you didn’t talk about the STI engine 🤣😂💩
So true. Nothing good to say 😂😂😂😂
Once you go above 600whp you end up beefing the whole engine. If money isn’t an issue, they’re equally reliable at high hp.
Ej257 is not good compared to subarus actual race engine. Good ol 207.
You should do fc rx7 vs mk3 supra
I think it has a lot to do with it being called an "EVO", that sound so cool.
man really good video. I feel like liking it isn't enough support but I'm already subscribed :(
hope you read this haha good stuff man
💙
I've owned both and I stuck with the evo.
Evo for motorsports.
Sti for a daily.
Love both but the evo has a slight edge for me because of the look. Great vid btw
Mustang vs camaro
Corvette vs viper
Supra vs skyline
Golf r vs focus rs
STI vs the car they don't make anymore.
Roy Gillotti they don’t make skyline or focus rs or vipers also
Tbh I think I like the Evo more simply because it's more underrated, and people always shit on the X more.
Evo
Underrated
Pick one
@@impreza0109 the Evo x is clearly the most underrated Evo. Also, yeah, compared to the STI the evos way less popular
I think the Evo is overhyped but, don't see many compared to the STI for sure.
STI has more allure imo, but the "EVOLUTION IS JUST GOOD". sort of just the ideal all around tunner car.
Evos in my opinion definitely are more hyped/over rated than a sti
Evo all day an you should compare a z vs a g35
STI all the way. Evo couldn’t make it past 2016. Please make a driver to driver for a 2015+ STI.
Evo didn't get cancel, subaru just took the design of the evo x lol so there you go.
Ichiban Hoshi V like you said it’s my opinion. I’m not a fan boy but I’m a proud owner of a 2015 STI, which gaps all Evos 🤷🏽♂️
For me, it’s the Evo which is funny because I leaned towards the STI when younger. Evos are just a lot more hardcore and that’s what you want from rally spec cars.
The STI is a better option for sure. Also the music can be turned down just a tad.
SlideWide go spend 30k on an evo while for that price I can get a built sti and gap that evo 😂
I own a 2010 Evo X FQ-330. and i gotta say the AYC System is amazing and makes the car feel like nothing else i've ever owned... when it works, theyre notorious for failing. In the UK Sti's are everywhere but Evo's i've only seen 2 others in my area. Yes there isnt many of us, but everyone i know wants one
"Ying and Yang"
*Triggered*
I can’t explain why I want an Evo but I know I need it
I daily my Evo X.
After figuring out and solving my clutch and clutch master cylinder issues, this thing has been an champ. Running on FA500s and Enkei Rpf01s. It's a direct, sporty feeling. The gear ratio is so short that around town you're always under boost unless you're in 4th.
When you're driving an Evo X, you're driving perfection.
Why is there always a vs with these beauties I love them both ! 😍
I want the EVO.
Too bad if it’ll comeback it’s a crossover.
Pretty sure Mitsubishi said something about the EVO will return a crossover.
I'm a guy who loves evo's, don't own an evo. Works at subaru, Doesn't like subaru's, Drives a mazdaspeed 6 because I can't afford an evo
Your complaining? Pffft, i have a bmw 325i, not even the tt 335i, wanna trade? 😂😂😂, fr tho I’m planning on either trading it or selling it and getting a 2008 Volvo C30, since you work at a dealership maybe you could help with my decision?
Now thats what i call a complicated love life 😂
Most of my friend went for the WRX/STI because how rare the Evo is and how over price they are now, but in reality.. they wanted the Evo in the first place. It’s the closes thing to a Evo 🤷🏻♂️
I'm the same way.
I don't even like the engine in the STI. I'll have to swap it for something else.
I like evo it is a nice car awd...
3:56
"Especially considering how much these cars depriciate over time"
Man, ARE YOU HIGH! STI'S (I am sure for EVOs too) RETAIN THEIR VALUE. I already have $8,000.00 equity on my 2017 STI and I have owned it for two years.
Dumbest thing I heard someone say. It is ok though, you don't understand.
My Evo is 12 years old and still worth over $18k. I'd say thats not bad. Both will never really lose their worth 🤙
@@jeremyhamilton387
When I graduated High School my Father helped me buy a Brand New Pontiac Sunfire. After owning it for 3 or four years I got in a small wreck. They totaled the car and handed me a $1200 check. I paid $14k for it.
Loving my STI price retention. Having your Evo still worth almost $20k after ten years is where I want to be in 7 years. Love both the STI and EVO. Retaining Value is just one of MANY added bonuses for owning them.
Lol, I’m glad someone saw that. These guys don’t know what they’re talking about sometimes. The sad thing is that this misinformation gets spread across the internet. The same way how the misconception of the Ej engine is how they have head gasket issues and blow engines. People really need to educate themselves more 🤦🏾♂️
@@builtvisions ANY engine, Built by someone who researched and planned accordingly or done by a professional will be a solid engine. Just because you can bolt on parts and make tons of power doesn't mean you should do it. When going for high horsepower you have to address the engines weaknesses first. Upgraded internals etc.
I don't feel sorry for people who blow up their engines because they increase horsepower with no thought of doing it safely.
I'm not surprised that a channel called "fitment industries" doesn't care about performance or potential, so him liking the sti more is a no brainer.
Lance Edwards this
U didn’t mention the fact that STI gets head gasket problems at 19psi while evo gets it at 35psi
I love my evo 8 i love how aggressive the evos looks over the sti or wrx from factory. I like that the evo are more harder to drive then the sti. I don't care if i burn through my gas faster cause i have a smile on my face every time i drive my car. I just wish Mitsubishi can make money to bring back the evos
I need to disagree about the EVO needing a big wang on it. I love the clean no spoiler look of the EVO. To each their own though. We build our cars for ourselves, not for someone else.
Thanks for having my Evo X on the channel boys!
EVO all day!!
Evo looks way better.. more aggressive , man's car
but you guys dont know nothin about mitsubishi though? watch their dsm video lol like...waht?
War incoming
Drive the Evo X every day. Feels so great
Man, it's hard to swallow how Alex didn't touch on how Subaru copied Mitsubishi's homework, switched a few words but still ended up with an Evo copy. Once the evo's production ended, Subaru lost their way. Evo looks way better than the STI. You can copy Mayweather's style but you can make it work like Mayweather.
by the way, I own both.
Evo🖤
Subarus sound better but I’d take a 4G63 mated to a STi 6 speed any day of the week for the power potential.
Alex you nailed it the STIs greatest strength is its refinement. That's coming from an Evo owner. Having had a 2.5 Subaru that could do as much as my old 2. I'm glad that Subaru went back to the 2litre boxer.
Wow this guy is too biased.
Also youre litterally comparing an old evo to a new sti. Seems fair
Tobe fair, the sti has the same recipe since 2005
Mazda Miata vs Honda Civic, reliability and affordable, plus platform
Both good, one can carry more stuff, the other is more track worthy with its front engine rear wheel drive.
Both cars are excellent in their own rights.......EVO.....a car that transcended thru time, making a name that deserves respect
STI........the wonder bread of the rally scene, also made it name for itself, gaining respect of others
To me, I would choose the EVO........because it is a fun car to drive and modify even if its the last one
Alex......next episode.........Mazda Rx8 vs Nissan 350/370Z
When I started listening to him speak, I instantly thought STI= frat boy with upside down visor to the back. "It's a STI BRO!"
I really like the Evo 2, 6 and 8/9, but man, the Evo X is really ugly. It's like they had 3 different design concepts and went with all of them. The car looks bent, or like it's doing a downward dog - The top of the headlights are a measureable distance between the bottom of the taillights. Also, they just gave up with the grille by painting it black, because black is sporty, apparently.
Love the rumble but Evo make more horsepower reliability and safely. Them EJ25 is ticking time bomb
Are you seriously trashing the interior of a 2008 car built around an econo-box entry level format versus a 2015 car purpose built for a higher price range, and assuming this is why they are still around? Back in 2008 the Subaru Interiors were also crap. I would never defend the Mitsubishi's interior (I had a 2009 Lancer GT and 2009 Ralliart X with Recaro Premium package), they were also crap. But since I bought my cars in 2009, I am VERY aware of how drasticly car interior improved overall across the industry. Just in 2010, the Lancer released a full color gauge cluster screen where mine was monochrome just a year prior. But that was just the technology at the time, and standards were already rising. My Ralliart had an 8 inch Touchscreen which was very nice at the time, but shortly after the touchscreens in cars started to improve on a yearly basis. Also, due to the 2008 recession, by 2010 manufacturers were aggressively stepping up their interior game for small cars. They were worried people would stop buying SUVs and decided to become more competitive with their small cars' quality.
This Evo looks fuccin mint
The EVO’s better because it makes more power per $ when modded. The STi looks better, and transmission is stronger.
I own both, and I gotta say, I would not like to take the evo on a long drive, the STI wins that. But I do not like the STI's fuel economy.
Hehe, boxer engine go brrr.
And yeah, as an STI hatch owner where 91 octane is $5.8 a gallon and the nearest gas station is 40 miles from where I live, I prefer to daily my Geo Metro, lol.
As long as vape goes on and Subaru gona keep making. Evo community is more stronger than Subaru's Subaru's headgasket
I started with a DSM and now I have an Evo IX. Evo gets my vote but I still like the Sti.
Subaru STI all day every day. You spend nearly 100% of the time in the cockpit of the car not outside looking at it. The EVO interior is basically Rent-A-Car level vs the STI which has luxury and modern day comfort. However the STI still wins on looks, but that’s just my take.
That evo has a preposterous rear wing.
It's awful. Ruins the back. IMO ofc
@@cbush2361 That Evo wing is so ugly if i hang a picture of it on my wall i will literally never get an érection again.
It’s not bad but could’ve put a better one
Lol a dirty Evo hmmm not mine bro 😅my are super clean and that explains a lot why the Subaru community are bigger cuzz your in Washington the north west are big fan of Subaru...but here in Minnesota Evo community and Subaru community are equally...anyhow you want to come test out my super clean 2k12 evo x gsr and see it for yourself personally message me or reply here well keep in touch FIY My Evo x is tuned and will give you a kick n big smile after you drive it...tuned by JM automotive 🤣
The one that goes vvvrrroooommm!
People often forget that Evo X came out in 2008, it was a bench mark that STI couldn't compare until 2015 4th gen STI came out
Comparing the interior would be unfair, the evo x has already seen two generations before leaving the market.
Evo X FTW.
Evo all day, I’m dug in.....and I’ll never change. Haha
Evo has always been the better car. Sti fanboys are the worst. I had this coworker who had a stage 2 08 sti who believes his car is the fastest thing out there. He test drove a 19 covic type r once and said "this car is slow.. my sti is faster.. The shifter is so sloppy. subarus are better". Like, no shit. 1) your sti is stage 2. Of course a STOCK type r would be slower.
2) it was below 30 degrees. Type r has some of the best summer tires. In below 30 degrees, it has no fucking traction.
3) shifter isn't sloppy. It's smooth. Your sti is clunky.
4) did I mention his sti id a stage 2? He be acting like it's stock. Thats how all subaru fanboys act.
ring land failure lmaoo. so evo all the way
T-case and transmission/drivetrain failure lmao. So Sti all the way
I had mitsubishi's and their t case do suck, symmetrical AWD seems a lot better
Evo cuz Jackie Chan, Tommi, and Gran Turismo. Unless... that Impreza has 2 doors and/or is a 22B. I wouldn't touch an Evo X since I might as well get an Audi RS3 and have nice interior with a 5-cyl that can make 700+ on stock internals.