Originally posted by MrFatBooty
Everyone assumes "race" means quarter mile. I'm not really concerned with quarter mile timeslips. I'm talking about your autocross/road course style of driving. An Accord is not going to out handle a GT, it's FWD with a soft suspension and not nearly enough tire underneath it.
Quite simply the Accord is a family sedan with a nice engine and a couple of missing doors while the GT is a sports car. I don't want a family sedan, so from this list I'd go with the GT.
P.S. S2k's get stomped on by stickshift V6 Altimas in a straight line if you care about such matters.
In our day and age, as wrong as it might be, "race" does mean a straight line. How pathetic eh?
As for the P.S., your assuming a ****ty driver for the S2000? A S2000 that is launched well will beat a stickshift Altima 3.5SE. I dont know, same mag, so I'd assume similar technics or what not. But if the temp/humidity/altitude etc etc was messed up, then you could very well be right.
Obtained from MT September, 2001
0-60: 6.3 Transmission: Manual
1/4 Mile: 14.7
1/4 Speed: 97
Obtained from MT February, 2000
0-60: 5.2 Transmission: Manual
1/4 Mile: 13.8
1/4 Speed: 100