Subaru Impreza P1 v Mitsubishi Evo: DRAG RACE

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Thanks to the guys for lending us their cars:
Mitsubishi Evo VI: @GeoByLuke

Who’s ready for an almighty rally car DRAG RACE?!

Mat’s in the Subaru Impreza P1, and he’s going head-to-head with another world-famous rally car, the Mitsubishi Evo VI!

They’re two very different cars, but their stats are oh-so similar. Starting with the Subaru, it’s powered by a 2-litre turbocharged petrol engine that can put down 280hp & 353Nm of torque. It’s equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox, four-wheel-drive, and it tips the scales at 1,283kg.

As for the Evo, well it’s also packing a 2-litre turbo petrol engine, and while it puts down an identical 280hp, it can produce slightly more torque, at 373Nm. Just like the Subaru, it also includes a 5-speed manual and four-wheel-drive, but it’s slightly heavier, at 1,360kg.

So, it’s a battle of the gear changes, but who will be better, Mat or Yianni? There’s only one way to find out - LET’S RACE!

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[carwow]

Who's better at manual gear changes, Mat or Yianni? 👀 VOTE BELOW!

[Auditography]

Ahh... back when cars had SO much soul. I remember when that Lancer was competing with my all time dreamcar the RS4 B5 Avant (same era) back in year 2000 in a Swedish magazine Teknikens Varld. Very close match, but the Audi won. I read that one like 200 times. 15 years later, I bought my very own RS4 B5 Avant. Memories

[mahimmustakim]

0:01 intro
3:36 soundcheck
4:25 drag race #1
5:25 drag race #2
6:14 result
6:33 rolling race #1
7:16 rolling race #2
8:28 brake test

[okithdesilva]

I love old cars like this Subaru and Mitsubishi because of the simple design and performance of these amazing cars

[mikestepan]

One of the greatest rivalries. Doesn’t matter which u prefer, u learn to respect em both

[markbenedict]

I'm an Evo (7) guy. The other day I saw a Subaru Impreza STi in almost the same shade of white as mine and we both looked at each other excitedly and smiled and waved like two boys with the same toys. I love camaraderie in Japanese car community.

[futeditzs]

I miss these cars, I miss when Mitsubishi still produced cars that were fun, enjoyable and thrilling to drive, like the Evo!

[dishwashingdishes]

Under 14 seconds is actually really fast for a couple of 20+ year old legends like these, epic cars

[ImotoriumVLOG]

Yes, more content like this!! We love 90's car 🔥

[brianjewell]

This episode shows exactly why every car I own has 3 pedals, a Inline 4 or 6, and a turbo. They came at the peak of interesting, fun, soulful cars. And turning the key makes every trip an enjoyable experience that will never be match by any amount of horsepower or bench racing statistics.

[richayjankee]

Please keep on bringing these kind of old school drag races, It is way more fun than to watch than newer sophisticated cars

[alonsocordaro]

Men of that generation wanted these 2 cars, we all were in love with these 2 badass cars. That was a great era of rally cars.

[erouse]

I love when you and Yianni race together. It's so naturally funny

[saabieauto]

I would be awesome to see the driver switch cars each time to see what kind of time differences it makes

[Papashaft]

I once saw a WRX and a EVO race on a freeway once. It looked like two sleeping giants going at it again

[orbitaljunkie]

This vid takes me back to my teens. A buddy of mine had a tuned Evo 8 and I'll never forget feeling that turbo lag.

[gtbdaily]

Saying these cars have “280hp” is an inside joke . You know what else had 280hp ? Every car made in Japan during this period including the GTR and Supra .

[nelsonpinto]

Still have my P1 after all these yrs and still loving it. ❤️

[purwantiallan]

Love this drag race between two legend cars. Impreza and Lancer Evo.

[Matti]

Amazing to see classics like those on the show. Manual transmissions really make these races seem more intense!