Originally posted by Fast-Ford
For anyone else who is still thinking that torque and power don't win races answer this question: Why don't 4 cyls and 8 cyls compete in sanctioned racing series? I think a visit to your local short track would show you excatly how disadvantaged you are when you are underpowered.
Based on my experiences on the circuit, cars like the s2000 do really, really well. It was out performing cars with larger displacements and more torque. Driver skill could have been a factor, but there were numerous hybrid Civics doing very well. So, i'd say that with equal driver skill an s2000 would be faster on the track than a Mustang GT/Camaro SS. However....those z06's are another story.
I remember R&T testing several cars and the s2000 was ahead of the Boxster S and others. Could be wrong, i'll dig up the R&T and check.