I'm in both the 370z world and the Subaru world... Unmodified on the track, my guess is that the 370z would would be faster than the WRX. The 370z powerwise is well over 300hp, the WRX is at 268. The 370 also only needs to put power down to 2 wheels, not 4, so there is less driveline loss. Weight is about the same for both.

With that said, in a "race" situation it would come down to driver, road conditions (debris, rain, etc) and tires to see who would win a race.

This is all based on road racing scenarios as opposed to drag or street.

-mike

i was doing the power to weight ratio for both cars and the 370z hands down is better

HP / Weight

WRX

265hp / 3174lbs = .0834

370z base

332hp / 3232lbs = .1027

370z nismo

350hp / 3300lbs = .1060

Only been to one HPDE so far, but I WILL be back. Many, many times :tup:

With that said, I've been on track with a few NISMO 350zs in my 05 LGT Wagon with minor suspension upgrades and Brembo Brakes, putting out about 240hp/3400+ lbs and drove around the NISMO 350s. So a lot has to do with driver as well.

-mike