If you got banned, well, I don't suppose you want anyone to rub it in, so I won't. I don't worship this car either, but I do try to keep my expectations realistic; negative or otherwise.
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Originally Posted by KeepGuessing
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I understand it's "Subaru" and they are notoriously 10 years behind the curve as far as engine technology but this is a bit much for a big budget high expectation vehicle.
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If you hadn't noticed from the Miata comparisons, Mazda has this problem too. They always seem to be behind the curve and in the past they dealt with Ford to help spread costs for their engine development. The cost to develop a new engine is huge and the FA20 is Subaru's first GDI engine. I'm not using this to excuse it, but provide a background if you will.
My argument isn't that the output is fantastic, it isn't. But it's at least competitive. FYI, it does make as much power at the same peak RPM as the new Civic Si's K24 and scored the same EPA score. Considering the differences in the two, the K24 has more displacement so less efficient, the Twins are RWD so more losses than FWD, it's doesn't differ greatly.
Honestly, I'm reserving my opinion of the engine's character until I get a chance to really drive it. 90% of my driving is low RPM acceleration and cruising plus how it responds is just as important as how much power it makes.
