SRT-4 vs. WRX

[Joseph1082]

My firend is considering both cars... He really wishes for an STI but it is too much, this is a plain WRX. Anyway, he likes the WRX better, most likely for the higher quality interior and other comforts. I think the SRT-4 is faster but he has a point. Opinions anyone?

[AcesHigh]

It looks like he has his mind set on the WRX. It all boils down to which car he likes better.

[freakonaleash1187]

imo, he is making the right decision to go after the wrx instead of the srt-4. i dont like the srt-4 because yes it is fast, but it has those quirky headlights and weird looking stance and proportions.

[Joseph1082]

But it is substantially faster, is it not?

[youngvr4]

not really, i mean srt-4 have run times of 14.2 down to 13.7. the wrx have run from 14.4 to 13.9 so it probably depends on the driver, i say wrx

[youngvr4]

2003-2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4


A monstrous new Neon has been created by Dodge's PVO team, powered by the 2.4L engine boosted with a Mitsubishi turbocharger. The engine, underrated at 215 hp in 2003, is now rated at 230 hp and comes standard with LSD for 2004.

Base price : $19,995 Get a free price quote

Engine : 4 cylinder, turbocharged, DOHC, front engine FWD
Displacement : 2,429 cc
Valve : 16 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Transmission : 5-spd manual
Fuel economy : city - 29 mpg
highway - 36 mpg

Suspension : F - Independent MacPherson strut
R - Independent multilink
Brakes : F - Vented discs
R - Solid discs

Horsepower : 230 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque : 250 lb-ft @ 2200 rpm
Redline : 6750 rpm

Top speed : 153 mph
0-60 mph : 5.6 sec.
0-¼ mile : 14.2 sec @ 102.0 mph
60-0 braking distance : 120 ft
200 ft skidpad : 0.85 g

Curb Weight : 2970 lbs
Overall length : 175.7 in.
Wheelbase : 105.0 in.
Overall Width : 67.4 in.
Height : 56.5 in.




2004-2005 Subaru Impreza WRX


Compared to the 247 hp Japanese version, the US release of the WRX is tuned down to meet emissions standards. The 2004 model gets a new front end and minor improvements. The sport wagon version does not have the flared fenders.

Base price : $23,995 Get a free price quote

Engine : 4 cylinder, turbocharged, DOHC, front engine AWD
Displacement : 1,994 cc
Valve : 16 valves, 4 valves per cylinder
Transmission : 5-spd manual, 4-spd automatic
Fuel economy : city - 19-20 mpg
highway - 26-27 mpg

Suspension : F - Independent MacPherson strut
R - Independent MacPherson strut
Brakes : F - Vented discs
R - Solid discs

Horsepower : 227 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque : 217 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline : 7000 rpm

Top speed : 147 mph
0-60 mph : 5.7 sec.
0-¼ mile : 14.4 sec @ 94.3 mph
60-0 braking distance : 130 ft.

Curb Weight : 3085-3140 lbs(sedan), 3165-3220 lbs(wagon)
Overall length : 173.4 in.
Wheelbase : 99.4 in.
Overall Width : 66.7 in.(sedan), 68.1 in.(wagon)
Height : 56.7 in.(sedan), 58.5 in.(wagon)

[crayzayjay]

The SRT4 costs $19,995?



Bastards!

[Joseph1082]

Sticker at the dodge dealer was around $21K w/ sunroof 'n s*it.

[youngvr4]

i've seen em at 18

[Boss San]

Oh! This one's easy.
Why would you get a SRT-4 over a WRX?
The SRT-4 is going to be falling apart a couple years later regardless of how it's been driven.

[Joseph1082]

y do people say that... it's a chrystler, probably the classiest of the american 3... owned by benz, and built totally different than a regular neon

[Boss San]

The build quality on them is terrible.
They build them cheap to sell them cheap.
You think they don't know who's gonna buy them?
It's a target audience 18-30 or whatever, knowing that they mostly are gonna get buried by young people who don't know how to drive yet.

[freakonaleash1187]

actually boss san, i have heard that the srt-4's engine is pretty strong. suprised you haven't read that in other threads about the srt-4.

[Boss San]

I'm not talking about the engine.
I'm talking about the car as a whole. The external look and finish, interior design, what they use to build it, fabrics, seats. All of it.
The engines are alright but it will never make up for all the other problems the car has.

[Joseph1082]

Ok, I test drove it, some things are cheap, like power windows for only the front two, the two rear ones and manual... who the hell thought of that. But the had to cut corners I guess to offer that level of performance at that price... what do they say, fastest car hands down for $20 or less.