I think most forget the meaning this car was made, not to be the fastest race car but to be a light weight RWD car it is (a driver's car). You won't get the best lap time at the local track day, but as many of us know the day will end with a great big smile.
Found this article in a magazine at Barnes and Noble today, thought it was interesting with a very nicely concluded statement. It makes me quite proud to be able drive a car that can be compared like this and still come out on top. Toyota/Subaru did exactly what they planned to do, and I think they did it a little better than some expected.