How much faster is the 1999+ Subaru Impreza 2.5rs then a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt? Is the handling as good as the WRX, and Is it pretty powerful?
Thanks

Handling on the '98 through 2001 RS is pretty close to the WRX, if you buy a coupe, the sedan is a little less stiff, but not significantly.

Faster than which model Cobalt?

Stock, the 99-01 2.5RS does not handle quite as well as the WRX, but if you put a decent set of tires on it, it will handle better. The differential setup is not quite as good, but it is also significantly lighter.

I've never driven a Cobalt, but the 2.5RS should be about 1/2 way between the base Cobalt and Cobalt SS in terms of power and top speed.

Faster then the 2.2 liter automatic cobalt 2 door?

Without a doubt.

Faster then the 2.2 liter automatic cobalt 2 door?

faster is a matter of perspective..

the '01 2.5RS put down ~165hp (~120whp)
the '05 Cobalt puts down 145hp (~120whp)

They are pretty evenly matched.. The 2.5 will get the jump.. but not by much...
The 2.5 runs 0-60 in ~7.5s, the Cobalt is ~9s..

The Cobalt SS will walk a 2.5RS all week.. but that's apples to oranges.. :)

-Shane