Mitsubishi Evo 8 Review | Top Gear
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Hm... to bad this rivalry is coming to an end. I think these cars need to coexist in order to push each other toward greatness.
hard to coexist when you are so much better
@@beautifulbeaner Well Subaru just killed off the STI
@@beautifulbeanerehh one is faster certainly but one lasted 11 years longer I would say rather than rivals, they’re two sides of the same coin
TBH, i believe that Evo have always been fast than Subaru's and even experienced drivers admit that they are.
Yup. Inline-4 has better performance compared to boxer-4.
This is just like mustang vs Camaro and I feel the same for both. The wrx and mustang are catered toward the street. Evo and camaro/firebird are more focused on track.
The main problem with Evo fans is their use of the greengrocer's apostrophe ;-)
@@artilleryisbetter could you tell me, What has the engine layout do with driving dynamics in a corner ?. The boxer4 has even lower center of gravity.
If only they would fucking make them again!
The under-steer on that Subaru was insane!!!
Why is Mitsubishi so shit at making every other car when their Lancer Evos have been so great?
Mistubishi Legnum, GTO, FTO ??
Not to disrespect the Subaru Legacy, and their Isuzu amd Komatsu X Big respect to Japanese
They arent, they make them so on purpose as to get people to buy evo's because they know that speed is the only important thing in a car... There are other tidbits but speed is n1(that includes handling as with poor handling there is no speed) with comfort breathing down its neck in n2...
Because the Evos hog all of it. Basic math dude come on now.
Cyborgs.
It says "Mitsubishi Evo 8 Review"
Shows a subie in the thumbnail
you were funny 2 years ago
@@maskawathrasha485 Still funny now.
Still funny now.@@maskawathrasha485
i think both cars are a work of beauty, but the evo 8 is a beautiful beast flexing its muscles
regards to the butthurt subie fans. I noticed that alot of you are saying that the subie is a better rally car buuuutttt lets face it if you owned one your probably not going to use it for rally.
Probably not going to use it at all!! :p :p FORZA MITSUBISHI!!
That's not true, most Subie guys go to the mud and snow. It's all over CZcams. One reason it sucks it buy a used Subie, however.
I was just about to say that most Subaru owners like my friends put 18 inch wheels on them, it's a damm shame.
Zeus WRX yes because the evos always breakdown or in an accident out for the whole tournament :( I don't know why we are arguing about this I love both cars 👍🏼😉
Zeus WRX learn to count you moron. Mitsubishi won 4 wrc championships in a row with tommi makinen. You're just like every subie owner never rally in the car always afraid to do some real mods.
That's why I have the mans car ;) Love the Evo 8!
Hi, how is the Lancer Evo 8 following 10 years?
I want to hug my EVO right now....im so proud of you :)
The Subaru doesn't use a computer driven differential, it's mechanical. The transmission sits closer to the driver and rear differential distributing the weight better. The axles are more equal lengths, therefore more grip on rally courses and less tq steer. This is what's great about symmetrical AWD.
You're supposed to dive the nose in to compensate for the under steer. That's how you drive a Subie. Watch WRC and see for yourself.
Update: that's how you drive in Rally. Tarmac you would have to try not to brake hard, so the load doesn't go too far to the front wheels, or throttle too much so the load doesn't go to far to the rear wheels. Basically, you have to keep the car balanced.
Right, both of these cars aren't made of a wide open track like this one.
not all sti's understeer. not like this anyway. I think the wr1 had aggressive rear wheel camber which causes understeer
unknownally Yeahyeahyeah keep talking m8. Its rubbish
unknownally doesn't matter. Point is Subaru is SLOWER
"The Subaru is a good boys
car, but that the mitsubishi is A MAN'S CAR". - The Stig
I dnt care what they say about evos’s atleast changing spark plug’s easy on them 😂
I like STI's a lot, but it seems to me that EVERYONE has one... Kinda played in my opinion (I know as if anyone asked for my opinion...) After a year of debating and saving $, I think I've finally decided to go with the Evo... More unique and from what I hear better overall... Im not writing this to get anyone riled up for any reason... and YES I know they each have their perks... just Evos seem to have more.
EVO SMASHES ANYTHING ANYWHERE ANYTIME ANYHOW
you sound like a fanboy
@@installshieldwizard3017 I own one, it does not smash anything anywhere anytime, especially in 2020. But it gets more looks than anything anywhere anytime XD
Jack Scarratt There’s the answer I was looking for 👌🏼
@@jackscarratt6440 is it stock?
It's a Mitsubishi. They hold together pretty well. Sadly, because it is such an awesome car, and really cheap for what you get, they often end up with owners that give them a good trashing. Either way, well worth it as a daily drive if you ask me.
Jeremy: The Stig got one of his rare utrons as he said that the Subaru was a good boys car but that, the Mitsubishi is a mans car!" hahahhaa omg enough said.
that evo is actually slower version of evo 8. it has 320 hp. there is an 400 hp version of evo 8 :) so stop whining
Evo is the better car
As a WRX owner, i'd rather have an EVO for a track car, and an STI for a daily
It's over...evo won
It's over... Subie win
Wassili Owari Da... Mitsubishi won
@@starburststudios9260 Mitzubischi died 🤣 and donat media said... Subie is better 🤣
Wassili Sure...
@@wassili7210 Evo is much better.
Mitsubishi is perfect for the track and speed, but the Subaru is perfect for the way home and driving everyday. That's my opinion.
Hmm... Interesting opinion, but an opinion none the less. I consider the Subaru more of the car that is used to driving tough terrain like most rally circuits than your typical urban sedan. But if you mean in general, then... Not quite. Both have plenty of models for you typical day-to-day driving, even standard models of the Lancer and Impreza.
tuck234 . Alot of people have that opinion,evo better on the track,subaru for the road.
tuck234 subaru is better off road, bumpy roads etc
it aint no daily
as a Subaru owner, it's a daily and I'd trade it for an evo in a heartbeat
Evo always wins
Zeus WRX probably because true evo enthusiasts thought the evo x was a terrible idea and so they were wise enough to stay with the older evos. So I don't know what you are on about
Except when a rear-engine Beetle punishes it in a drag race
Zeus WRX thats not the reason why they stopped the production..
@@conn4832 awww cute
My friend has a 12.7 EVO just from 25lbs of boost. Feels like you're in a damn rocket.
I bath in the tears of Subaru fanboys.
the 4g63 handles more boost because it is an iron block,
the sti uses a aluminium block, which creates better handling as the nose is lighter where the evolution is more nose heavier.
an iron block is the engine you want for a lot of boost, the 2jz is an iron block, none of the boxer engines came as an iron block.
the evolution is easier to drive..
I've seen too many rally sprints, tarmac rallies and neither is superior
Evo's are the daddy
Love both of these cars. Stiffer rear sway bars and you're in for a good time!
I have an STI but EVO's are just awesome on track.
Love the Evo!
evo rules best rally car ever
Evo, baby. All day.
I think the Subaru sounds better(love the deep rumble it gets from a measly 4 cilinder). The evo is faster, but that's mainly technology doing that. You are right on a matter of tastes.
LOL look at the guy in the orange shirt to the bottom right at 0:45 just as hammond says "the stig"!!! XD btw the evo viii is immense!
I really want to see the Lancer Evo back. Along with the WRX, It was a fast, practical car that defined an era. But if they're thinking about bringing it back as an SUV, I'd rather have it stay dead.
Evo's have always been more nimble and faster... they're good cars to autocross...however i prefer the sti because not only are they also fun to autocross but because they're a better "daily driver".
I would love to see this two monsters came back as good or better than they were and smashing the competence as usual for just a fraction the price😎👌
The thing is they would look like monsters like most manufacturers who are running their models.
SOMEONE STILL THINKING SUBARU'S BETTER ??
evo for life
Evo VIII is the bast car ever made
@AusGuerin You're right, the Evo 8 came out in 2003, and was replaced by the Evo 9 in 2006.
That's funny they made such an effort to develop this strange engine but despite its all "advantages" evo with "normal" 4 cylinder engine handled better
Its all urban myths, the subaru engine is mounted too far forward and is actually mounted really high. Even the best Subaru’s understeer as a result unless they have had the engine moved back or run electronically controlled diffs like the rally cars
They compared the sti to the FQ320. You can't get this in the us. Let's see this again with same tire and spec
It was still slower than the old FQ300 though.
I find this hard to believe. but im sure your right! I think they post times on top gear that isnt accurate to help companies sell cars. No offence to mitsubishi but have you seen any cars there making or selling? there only hit is the evo. I used to own a DSM my self. so no hating here.
Can't in Australia either . The built for uk market
FQ aren't built for Japanese market
@@9kalltheway hater
Subaru is a boys car but Mitsubishi is a MANS car......(enough said)
That what good handing can do to a lap time.
The Evo 8 has great control around the corners.
gotta love both cars. If you don't then you are not a true gear head. The evo has 235 tires all around while the sti has 225 all around. That's 1 big factor in why the evo will be superior to the sti on a track. The sti also has a little softer suspension which also will make it a little slower around the track. But the sti will handle things like snow better. Me personally, I'll take an sti over an evo any day. They are still amazing on track, great fun on snow, sporty but bearable ride which is what i love. Evo has a sporty unbearable ride but that's just my opinion. and of course nothing tops that boxer engine rumble. A black sti with black rims and tinted windows also looks waaaay better than any color combination evo in my opinion.
Both are awesome!
I still love my evo8
watching this after the A Scandi Flick
I remember one day when I was driving home from Michigan I followed a sick Evo VIII down the highway... I remember, its plate was EVIIIL. He started going too fast for me so I let him go. I finally caught up to him when he was pulled over on the shoulder by an unmarked cop SUV. Poor guy.
i new evos were beast.
understeer is when the front wheels have less traction than the rear and cause the car to not be able to follow the line through the corner, and oversteer is when the rear tires cannot follow the path of the front tires and it throws the rear to the outside of the corner
not to mention the evos engine has way more potential than the subarus 2.5litre flat4. even when tuned to only 360hp they dont even last 100'000km's.
ej207
The EVO looks badass
not realy evo beats sti on tarmac,gravel,and snow :3
Only reason Scubadoo has more wrc wins is because Subaru has its own race team. Mitsubishi pulled out in the mid 90's
And wtf do you know about it? Did you even know that they watered down the new STi? Get your facts straight. Ever hear of a 6 bolt main? 4g63 kicks ass, Evo > STi.
They are both very good cars. It comes down to which style and make you like better. BTW, 04-07 are the best. The new EVO and STI just not the same.
The debate is over, Evo FTW.
Evo 7 or 8 above any other car
i like the way evos look over the sti, still both look good, and are faster than a 360 spider, top gear did a test on that too :)
Comparing tuned Evo "MR" with WR1? The right car to compare with MR's are the Spec C or RA-R. Both cars are lovely but I don't think comparing the two in the video is fair.
creativemotions Still loose
why is it so fast ? I know its AWD, but are the factory tires insane? are the brakes crazy ?
Sick brakes, handling
Neat thing about subarus is that they will naturally oversteer on everything besides dry pavements. Dry pavements give it under steer, but it's manageable. Wet pavement can cause a lot of sudden understeer at low speed sharp corners in my car.
they did pit the new evo and the new sti.
Still the evo won.
Mitsubishi's aren't junk
compare an old SVX against an old GTO/3000GT, who's got more problems.
For everyday on the road use, I would still take the Subaru. Its a lot smoother to ride, the interior is better, and its only at the absolute limit, it starts to understeer.
Just a shame it dont look as good
But if you are looking for a weekend track or rally car, then the evo is the best for you.
Subaru is a good boy car, but Lancer is a very good men car.
The sti was slower because it was driving over all the oil drips left behind by the EVO lol just kidding, great comparo I would chose the EVO except here in Australia they are a bit of a worry with insurance and trade in, most car dealers wont touch any imports when you are ready to trade in, so instead I have an 04 STI I would swap subies rumble engine for the spine tingling EVO engine though just sounds much better imho
but to pick a winner would be a bookie’s dream. They’re both fast in their own right.
Jared Tate CRYING CHILD FAN BOY SPOTTED
from my experience i own a prodrive & fq300 both rhd both mostly stock both have ewg id say the prodrive is quicker 0-120km but the evo definitely picks up at 120+
id trust the subaru around the corners, evos are more reliable
They compared a car with 320hp and a car with 280hp good job top gear
Giannis Giannopoulos 5bhp diffrence...you not got ears???
Did you actually watch the lap? Power clearly wasn't the issue here
@@pedomohamheadallysnackbar4143 4
it seems like evo wins every time. i like both cars, but thats the truth. even evo x and new sti hatch, evo won...evo VIII ...also won... EVO NEVER LOSES
In reality the EVO 8 and 9 are faster cars, than those years STi's, not the 10 tho. But it still seems like everyone including myself likes the wrx/STi line alot more than the evo line...
Interior nicer in the wrx sti . Reason I own one
The EVO even looks sexier
"If you plan to drive a car, own a car, maintain it yourself" The quote was my main point. Timing belts on a longitudinally mounted subaru, waaay easier than the lateral evo.You only have to go through it every 105K with the subaru, versus every 60K with the evo. I'm not sure that I can speek unbiasdly about the subject since I've owned and performed said maitainence on my previous cars, eagle talon TSI AWD, Stealth R/T AWD, and a short three year career with chrysler,lots of mitsu engines.
timing belt and balance shaft belt litteraly only take a hour to do
Oh, and I ran out of room, but it's worth mentioning: THEY DON'T HAVE FIVE BAJILLION GOD DAMNED COMPUTERS! Hell the CTS-V barely has any at all, it's got one to run the fuel injection and ignition, one to run the radio, gps and similar luxuries, and an ABS module with a traction control you can toggle between on and completely off. You don't have to spend fifteen minutes setting the car up if the mood hits. Just drop three cogs, nail the gas and steer left to go right! SOOOO much simpler.
I think the Subie looks better, but I may be biased because I own one. LOL But I acknowledge the EVO is a better car.
I use to own a evo, the maintenance is the killer
Lancers are awesome! Way better then the wrx!
I love the VIII.
The Evo is your celebrity crush while the STI is the girl next door. We know which one is better, but which one can you get to easier
I can’t stop thinking of the fast and the furious 😂
@VVarrio Actually,you better hurry up and BUY an Evo because
i heard Mitsubishi is stopping production of it at 2015
saw my mates scooby wrx sti off in an s2000 before i sold it and got an evo mr fq340....the only scooby id even consider is maybe a P1, if the engines weren't so dodgy.
It can be set up to display a banner on the page when you go to the video. Or even just stick to the little pop ups on the bottom of the video. The 15-30 second commercials are annoying as hell.
watching this video in 2021
it's still reverent
I like both but I would take the Subaru because I grew up with it. It is very comfortable! Even with a family of 5. :)
EVO RULES!!!!!!
road-Evo, track- EVO again!
No, they're better off road, which is where they are actually meant for. And they have better interiors. I just wish they fixed that understeering problem.
I Love my Evo
coming from a subie guy, i agree somewhat. evo's are faster and easier to add power to but subies are better built. i think the subie looks more "muscular" and agressive too though.
RTree613 Your gay
What color impreza is that. Although im a Evo fan, I gotta give credit when a company does a good paint job.
Lancer Mafia evo fan too here. I know that Subaru has tonnes of names for a same colour and only the most loyal subarists can pass the colour exam.
Nina Z The color reminds me of my old Game Boy Advanced SP I had as a kid. I still remember that GBA color, Pearl Blue.
Ice cold blue
Mitsubishi RULES once again!!
if the stig saids evo then he must be right
EVO!!!
@TheGtracer1994 I consider the last evo to be the ix.
Mitsubishi forever! But whoever's in charge of the channel has disappointed me and not lived up to the Top Gear standard of automotive reporting! Even though the gents are British, it's still spelled Lancer, innit? (See what I did there?)
i love the evo X but it doesnt look quite as nice as compared to the evo VII. the 7 looks THE BEST to me :)
I didn't ask what it was made out of, I know the comparisons. I was simply stating a huge difference in what they can deal with stock. The difference goes beyond that. The 4G63 has better characteristics overall. I have an iron 4 banger too, but it's not in the same league as the 4G63. It's arguably a more capable motor out of the box
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You may have seen a good amount of rallys, but look at track course times in stock cars, they tell a different story, and it's not about them being equal...
the loudest tire sound around the track belonged to the Veyron. It had so much tire squeel.