Legacy Spec B vs Impreza WRX

[arcbeer]

I put my Legacy Spec B Sports Tourer in for a service over the weekend and had an '07 WRX as a courtesy car.

I've not driven an Impreza before. The WRX felt pretty different to the Spec B, a lot tinnier, lighter and noisier and from inside the view through the windscreen made me think of plastic bolt on panels Personally I felt very conspicuous with the bonnet scoop and Prodrive spoiler compared to the understated, debadged, Q car-esque Spec B. Performance wise I didn't think there was much in it. I was really surprised at how little I noticed the turbo in the WRX, the car picking up at around 3500rpm exactly the same as the normally aspirated Legacy and I couldn't hear any turbo whistles or wastegates. Getting back in the Spec B afterwards brought home the luxury and creature comforts. On the move the Spec B felt slower up to 3500rpm but from then on it felt as quick and could go higher into the rev range. Overall I'd pick a WRX as a fun track day car (and tune it up ) but I'd pick the Spec B for a day-to-day car.

[stevieb]

I dont think there would be much in it to be honest the SpecB has 240-250 bhp and 220lb/ft torque, the impreza has 220-230 bhp and 230lb/ft torque.

The legacy with the 3.0 litre 6 cylinder boxer is a good engine if i had the cash i would like a legacy as a family car and convert my impreza for fast road/track use only.

[arcbeer]

Couple of pics of the WRX
http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/album_fullsize.htm...
http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/album_fullsize.htm...

[arcbeer]

stevieb said:

I dont think there would be much in it to be honest the SpecB has 240-250 bhp and 220lb/ft torque, the impreza has 220-230 bhp and 230lb/ft torque.

The legacy with the 3.0 litre 6 cylinder boxer is a good engine if i had the cash i would like a legacy as a family car and convert my impreza for fast road/track use only.

Good plan. Although I'd fancy an Atom.

Enjoyed the WRX, just expected more of a turbo kick. If anything it highlighted how good the Spec B is. It can be a great 4x4 A-B weapon or comfy cruiser.

[stevieb]

I think the 2.5 litre engine has made the drive a lot smoother.. if you can try and get a drive in a STI with or without the Prodrive pack there is a big difference betweent he STi and the WRX.. Both in power and handling

[Vixpy1]

Of coarse, if you took the 3.0 litre flat six and put 2 turbos on it..


whistles

[arcbeer]

Vixpy1 said:

Of coarse, if you took the 3.0 litre flat six and put 2 turbos on it..


whistles

That'd be more like it. Like your Legacy upgrades When's the big single going in?

[Vixpy1]

arcbeer said:

Vixpy1 said:

Of coarse, if you took the 3.0 litre flat six and put 2 turbos on it..


whistles

That'd be more like it. Like your Legacy upgrades When's the big single going in?

Its been delivered this week, just waiting another of my cars to exit the guys workshop before he can start fitting the final few bits.

[GravelBen]

Vixpy1 said:

Of coarse, if you took the 3.0 litre flat six and put 2 turbos on it..


whistles

How does 700 sound for a nice round number? Goes pretty well and sounds too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExX8JHkDiJs

www.fastestmaori.co.nz

Edited by GravelBen on Wednesday 8th August 23:42

[Vixpy1]

That is one big off front mount intercooler