I usually tune the brakes to make the back end more "tossable" and have won quite a few races with the road cars.Originally posted by pupik
The '97 gets 633hp, but it's ~2050lbs. The '98 has 663hp (30 more), but weighs 2600lbs. I think the 30hp increase and 600lbs isn't worth it.
But if you'd rather not race GV300 endlessly to attain it (the 404hp Impreza Rally Car is a stinker), the the '98 will do fine.
The '97/'98 road cars are nice when lightly tuned; 883 or 887hp is excessive and not much fun without suspension mods.