what does it mean by engine type in relation to the code, 2 different cars, same engine?

model GC8C4ED engine type EJ20G DW5HE transmission TY752VB4AA 275ps

model GC8C48D engine type EJ20G DW5HE transmission TY752VB4AA 260ps

does any one know how to decipher the option/trim codes?

 

Yup, can answer this one without looking

Car 1 is a wrx 260ps, 95/96 model year
car 2 is an STI 275ps, version 2, MY96
(though the codes you have are mixed around)

Tony

 

Series code G=Impreza S=Forester B=Legacy etc.
Body type F=Wagon C=Sedan
Engine type 8=2.0L Turbo
Year code A=MY93 B=MY94 C=MY95&96 D=MY97 (facelift) E=MY98 F=MY99 G=MY00
Number of doors 2=2 door coupe 4=4 door saloon 5=5 door wagon/hatch
Model type 8=WRX 7=RA type E=Sti D=Sti Type R & RA
Transmission D=5 Speed Manual AWD P=4 Speed Automatic AWD

 

ya, my bat, lol. got the power in the wrong place

 

so what differences are there between the engines excluding their mapping/final output?