Originally Posted by
MikeCheck
I've driven the decades older versions (2003 Astra Turbo, 2003 WRX) and it's pretty safe to say: "they're totally different cars".
It's hard to compare the two really because they're just... totally different. They're built for different things, they have totally different pros and cons and in their different contexts one pro can be a con for another.
I mean yes on paper you've mentioned the WRX is supported way, way better here in terms of mods and people's general ability with them.
Otherwise WRX is AWD which is great for getting the power down/general handling buuuuut you also chew through a lot more fuel. Boxers generally aren't as efficient though so the Astra will win there.
WRX is 4-doors, Astra is 2-door. Practicality for a family the WRX wins, but if you're after a city run about car the smaller Astra would obviously be better.
In terms of power I'm going to guess the WRX would win and I'm sure you could eek a fair bit more out of it than the VXR, definitely more kw/$ I'd imagine.
I suppose the point I'm trying to make is they're entirely different cars so it's hard to 'compare'.
Cheers
M