Originally posted by Bay Accord
2002 Acura CL-S Curb weight 3,525 lb
2002 Nissan Maxima Curb Weight: 3,220 lbs.
2000 Mustang GT Curb Weight: Configuration V8 ,3241 lbs
I couldnt find the 2002 GT weights but i'm sure its not a big differrence.
According to Carpoint.msn.com the Mustang GT weighs 3429-3477lbs depending on Transmission. The Acura CL-S weighs 3510lbs and they did not show a weight difference for the manual. I would bet around 60lbs difference. The Nissan Maxima weighs in at 3271lbs. The Maxima is about 150lbs less and the CL-S weighs about 50lbs more. I stand corrected about the weight differences. The CL-S does have a 5-speed auto and 6-speed manual which definantly improve acceleration instead of one less gear for each tranny.
Motor Trend
Acura 3.2 TL-S - 0-60 6.3 1/4mile 14.7 97.6mph for the Auto
Acura 3.2 CL-S - 0-60 6.4 1/4mile 14.8 96.7mph for auto
Track Times I have seen
Acura 3.2 CL-S 6spd 14.3 @99mph
Nissan Maxima 3.5SE Auto 1/4 mile 15.0@94.5
Nissan Maxima 3.5SE Manual 1/4 mile @ 14.4@98mph
Ford Mustang GT 1/4 mile @ 14.4@97mph
Car and Driver
Ford Mustang GT 4.6L 260hp Auto 0-60 6.3 1/4mile in 15.1@93
Ford Mustang GT Manual 0-60 5.6 1/4mile 14.4@96mph
The GT loses to these cars. It is pretty even out there on the streets.