Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Lanny_MacDonald
Have you ever driven an NSX? They are damn quick cars and surprisingly powerful. That was actually the car that made me forget all about the horsepower and torque numbers that people like to throw around. The NSX is one of the most amazing vehicles I have ever driven. The performance Honda got out of that little horsepower and torque is unbelievable. Same with the BMW M3. 333 hp and the things performs like its got 450. Its crazy what good engineering can do to maximze the power generated. North American cars generate a ton of power, but waste a lot of it trying to get the car moving. Those limited slip differentials and computer control systems that some manufactures put in their cars (like the one in my Z, the Mini Cooper S, all BMW's, etc.) sure make a huge difference in how much power is wasted. Don't let ungodly power stats fool you. How the power is used means more than anything these days. Someone who drives a Neon SRT should understand that.
|
I don't drive a Neon SRT-4
Straight line, the earlier NSX's can be beat by SRT-4's though. The later ones got a bit quicker. It doesn't really matter though, as they were built to be perfectly balanced track cars, not drag cars.
As for the cooper works, I thought it came with a suspension upgrade too? I guess I'm out to lunch on that one.
Another interesting alternative sports car, the Venture Fetish. 100% electric power, 0-60 in 4.3
