2014 vs. 2022 Subaru BRZ - POV Comparison

2014 Subaru BRZ Limited
MPG: 22 city / 30 highway
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 200 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Dimensions: 167″ L x 70″ W x 51″ H

2022 Subaru BRZ Premium
MSRP: $27,995
MPG: 20 city / 27 highway
Engine: 2.4 L 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 228 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Dimensions: 168″ L x 70″ W x 52″ H
Mods:
215/45R17 Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires
MRT Sport Touring Axle Back Exhaust
-FT86 Speedfactory Catted UEL
-Lift: ADF 1.5" Strut spacers w/multi link spacers
-4.3 differential from a 2017-2020 BRZ/86
-DBA 4000 Front Rotors
-StopTech STR-600 high performance brake fluid
-Charcoal Filter Removed
-MTEC Clutch Helper Spring
-Torklift Central (EcoHitch) Trailer hitch for 1st gen BRZ modified to fit on 2nd gen
-Krown Rust Control
-Disabled active sound control
-Magsafe Phone Mount 2022+ Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ (Etsy)
-Carlinkit wireless CarPlay adapter

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[TheTopher]

Here are all the mods on the 2022 BRZ:
215/45R17 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires
MRT Sport Touring Axle Back Exhaust
-FT86 Speedfactory Catted UEL
-Lift: ADF 1.5" Strut spacers w/multi link spacers
-4.3 differential from a 2017-2020 BRZ/86
-DBA 4000 Front Rotors
-StopTech STR-600 high performance brake fluid
-Charcoal Filter Removed
-MTEC Clutch Helper Spring
-Torklift Central (EcoHitch) Trailer hitch for 1st gen BRZ modified to fit on 2nd gen
-Krown Rust Control
-Disabled active sound control
-Magsafe Phone Mount 2022+ Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ (Etsy)
-Carlinkit wireless CarPlay adapter

[gettcouped]

That dude with the older one has a great vibe. Love the type of people you have hanging out with you on this channel. Great comparison.

[whiteunclerukus]

I think the fact that the 2nd gens actually make 250hp crank doesn’t get talked about enough, 228hp is a factory downplay

[al-phip-hop]

bro what. seeing this video was like you reading my mind. exactly what I was looking for for the last couple days.

[porfiriato]

I was the same, bought my first manual without knowing how to drive it. Its literally the best way to learn

[andycalifornia]

Props for acknowledging that 2nd gen is a number driving experience. Most reviewers would make you believe the 2nd gen is better in every possible way.

[AJEYOKS]

Man The older ver. looks better actually!

[kineticU]

Nice comparison. This makes me not really want the new gen BRZ. I have 15 BRZ. Love driving it on local streets within the city during low traffic hours. My Porsche GT 6 speed is not any better in feel. The BRZ certainly is a true sports car as long as one accepts its limitations.

[Chandroth]

I believe you have Mtech clutch spring. That might be contributing to the difference in clutch feel as well. Proud owner of a 2017 BRZ here.

[harris]

The steering is the biggest pro on the 1st gen based on my experience owning a 2015 and now a 2024 BRZ.

[backroadseeker]

I drove a 22 BRZ the other day and was surprised by the amount of rev hang and how sloppy the stock shifter was compared to my ND2 30AE. The engine is great though... Actual torque!

[igoresque]

ngl, I like the rear end of the 2014 BRZ more

[kev]

The color codes for these cars are not the same. That is why they look different

Subaru changed the WRB paint starting in 2015+, to a darker shade of blue.

[jasonscotta]

Owning an 01 S2K & 13 BRZ for many moons. Really taught me how to constantly be in the power band in all situations. Great cars for any beginners to learn proper power output.

[PocketDrummer]

"Bought it before you learned to drive stick"

So, I spend my entire adolescent life trying to get my friends to teach me how to drive stick on their cars, but they never did. They would give me the ultra basics about how it goes into gears, how you have to push the clutch in, etc. But, I never got any seat time.

In my 20s, I finally found a 2005 Subaru WRX STi that I could afford that was in great shape, so I bought it. Before I picked it up, I watched a bunch of YouTube videos on how to really operate it, and the first time I drove stick was when I left the lot with my new (to me) STi. It was a stressful drive home, but it was well worth it.

[tamwoof]

As a previous 15 brz owner I've been waiting for a video like this! Thanks for all the great content good sir!

[mnbutter]

Why does the new one look like a v6 accord from the back

[qzerzae]

lol was searching for a comparaison between the two and the vid is a week old, perfect timing

[alphabeta]

7:30 17x7.5 in the new one
22:00 Piped in sound
24:00 Do it all sports car, cheap to maintain
25:30 Second gen better overall

[rogueninja]

Try the 22 with Prius tires. The premium sticks too much and becomes a little unpredictable because the limits are more strict. It corners better than any car on the road, but you can't hang the tail out without at least a little risk of looping.