Japan vs Japan — 1992 vs 1996
| Impreza WRX STI GC8 Version VI | Chaser JZX100 Tourer V | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 268 lb-ft | 279 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 1,994 cc | 2,491 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7 sec | 5.1 sec |
| Top Speed | 152 mph | 155 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 13.5 sec | 13.3 sec |
| Weight | 2,778 lbs | 3,263 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,730 mm |
| Length | 4,340 mm | 4,710 mm |
| Value (Excellent) | $80,000 | $55,000 |
| Collectibility | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Rarity | 6/10 | 6/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1992 Subaru Impreza WRX STI GC8 Version VI brings quicker acceleration, lighter weight, stronger collectibility to the table, and the 1996 Toyota Chaser JZX100 Tourer V answers with higher top speed, better value. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
In the world of Sports Sedan cars, few comparisons generate as much discussion as the 1992 Subaru Impreza WRX STI GC8 Version VI versus the 1996 Toyota Chaser JZX100 Tourer V. Both hail from Modern classic and represent the pinnacle of their respective manufacturers' ambitions. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1992 Subaru Impreza WRX STI GC8 Version VI producing 280 hp and the 1996 Toyota Chaser JZX100 Tourer V delivering 280 hp. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Subaru Impreza WRX STI uses a Flat-4 Turbo EJ20 displacing 1,994 cc, while the Toyota Chaser relies on a Inline-6 DOHC Turbo (1JZ-GTE VVT-i) with 2,491 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1992 Subaru Impreza WRX STI GC8 Version VI edges ahead at 4.7 seconds versus 5.1 seconds. The Subaru Impreza WRX STI carries a weight advantage, tipping the scales 485 lbs lighter. Each of these machines offers a unique window into the era that produced it, making both worthy of consideration by collectors and drivers alike.