If you ask the Evo guys, they'll tell you the Evo.

It might ring true if you're comparingn JDM Evo's (MR's and such) to Aus delivered STi's, but the reality is, the JDM STi specials are 100% on par with the JDM Evo Specials.. just ask Jme as a good example, his S204 is as quick if not quicker than most Evo's out there.