If I remember reading correctly autospeed or one of the those international publications had an EVO V going round the ring several seconds slower then then an R32 GT-R.
I've said before, the weight comment is not really warranted as anything after a 6 is either the same weight or heavier then a 32.
Beer Baron makes a good point that, "man all you have to do is X Y Z to an evo and you get so much power!!!" well like he says do "just X Y Z" to a GT-R are your looking at 250awkw ++
Evo comes with a more race oriented suspension setup from the factory, no two ways about it.
I don't know where I read it buy someone was talking mod for mod the Evo will be quicker then a GT-R in standard trim, which is pretty much bullshit, admittedly the evo guys will spend the cash they have left over on hookers and blow, whilst the GT-R fans among us are forced to sell ourselves on the street. Lol.
Comparing an EVO RS and a Standard GT-R is not fair as that is a race spec or rally spec compared with a Standard road car, Take a look at a comparison between an RS and an N1...
power potential is considerably less in an evo, especially livable power potential.
Disco is 100% right though in saying that the Evo as a near standard thing is a very good bit of kit and yes, alot cheaper and bang for your buck then a GT-R but I would not include "faster" in that sentence.
As far as launching and taking off, the close ratio of the evo ( for the first three cogs anyway) is awesome, this coupled with the sharp steering rack and the firm suspension make for a very fun and fast car.
But not much launches as hard as a GT-R especially on street tyres, Just ask Duncan.