04 350Z VS 04 WRX - Who would win?
Originally Posted by southern_info
An Sti can win against an auto 350z, but against a manual it's the other way around. Giving the both are equal drivers and again. From a dig it takes a 6spd Z up to 130+ to catch a Sti but from a roll a 6sp Z will win. 
...350Z 6Spd>=350Z 5AT>STi>WRX
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From: where the polar bears roam
Originally Posted by davidv
LOL. I snicker at similar front-wheel drive econo-boxes. When there is 2 inches of snow on the ground, and I’m sitting at home with the Z parked, then the Subaru is “fantastic.”
Originally Posted by Nismo 350z
^ yeah but didn't their hp figures remain the same?
Ninja Edit - They got bumped 3hp to 230.
Originally Posted by southern_info
On top end speed the 6spd manual is faster than the auto due to the gearing, including dragstrips. That's been proven so many times! Don't get me wrong an auto is fast down low but when your talking about speeds of 110+ that's when the 6spd will shine over the auto.
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I just finished completing a 4 week high-tech racing school and I was told that the car that finishes the race first is usually the winner.
So, if my instructors were right, if the Z crosses the finish line ahead of the WRX, the Z is the winner and if the WRX crosses the finish line before the Z, the WRX is the winner.
I hope this helps you guys........
So, if my instructors were right, if the Z crosses the finish line ahead of the WRX, the Z is the winner and if the WRX crosses the finish line before the Z, the WRX is the winner.
I hope this helps you guys........
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Originally Posted by djnc350Z
even better ...350Z 6Spd>=350Z 5AT>STi>WRX
...350Z 6Spd>=350Z 5AT>STi>WRXFrom a dig it will be murder.
From a roll it will be far closer however.
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Even a WRX will take any Z off the line. It will lose in a long term race due to the difference in power between the WRX and Z, however due to the fact that it is AWD it gives it a significant advantage from a dig. The STi however has quite a bit more power than the WRX (in addition to a 6 speed manual gearbox) which will give it a tremendous lead.
Don't go by my words though.
2005 Subaru WRX STi 4.8, 13.2 (0-60/quarter mile)
Some times for the Z I found:
2004 Nissan 350z Roadster 5.7 14.3
2003 Nissan 350z 5.4 14.1
This is not a matter of being a fanboy or not. Wheather you like it or not (or you are willing to admit it) a stock STi with a halfway decent driver will beat a 350Z.
Don't go by my words though.
2005 Subaru WRX STi 4.8, 13.2 (0-60/quarter mile)
Some times for the Z I found:
2004 Nissan 350z Roadster 5.7 14.3
2003 Nissan 350z 5.4 14.1
This is not a matter of being a fanboy or not. Wheather you like it or not (or you are willing to admit it) a stock STi with a halfway decent driver will beat a 350Z.
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Yeah, but because ofAWD, it will also loose a lot of hp due to distribution to all the wheels. And the numbers below indicate the faster times for the sti and the slowest times for the z. But, in a 1/4 mile race, the sti is a little faster.
Originally Posted by Pastapuck
Even a WRX will take any Z off the line. It will lose in a long term race due to the difference in power between the WRX and Z, however due to the fact that it is AWD it gives it a significant advantage from a dig. The STi however has quite a bit more power than the WRX (in addition to a 6 speed manual gearbox) which will give it a tremendous lead.
Don't go by my words though.
2005 Subaru WRX STi 4.8, 13.2 (0-60/quarter mile)
Some times for the Z I found:
2004 Nissan 350z Roadster 5.7 14.3
2003 Nissan 350z 5.4 14.1
This is not a matter of being a fanboy or not. Wheather you like it or not (or you are willing to admit it) a stock STi with a halfway decent driver will beat a 350Z.
Don't go by my words though.
2005 Subaru WRX STi 4.8, 13.2 (0-60/quarter mile)
Some times for the Z I found:
2004 Nissan 350z Roadster 5.7 14.3
2003 Nissan 350z 5.4 14.1
This is not a matter of being a fanboy or not. Wheather you like it or not (or you are willing to admit it) a stock STi with a halfway decent driver will beat a 350Z.
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Santacruzslick: I agree. We are talking about speed, not glamour and looks. 350Z hands down for those.
I realize it will lose power due to AWD, however I am confident the STi will beat (or at least tie) a 350Z from a 20 roll. However you look at it, I have never seen the 350Z get a quicker time than an STi - it is inconceivable from a dig - impossible (unless the person driving the STi is mildly retarded and not familiar with how to change gears).
Looks: Z
Performance: STi
Yeah, but because ofAWD, it will also loose a lot of hp due to distribution to all the wheels. And the numbers below indicate the faster times for the sti and the slowest times for the z. But, in a 1/4 mile race, the sti is a little faster.
Looks: Z
Performance: STi
pastapuck - you are right that the sti will rock the z from a dig, and the 0-60 and 1/4 times are faster, but when you compare the trap speeds which are very close you can tell the Z has a very good chance once rolling.