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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Okay, that was a pretty poor analysis. The two cars, like MIke explained well, are two different animals. The VW is tuned for tq and not high end/peak HP ratings. It makes 207ft lbs.. at 1950rpm.. The honda makes 139 at 6200rpm. The vw was tuned to have a very flat tq band. This makes for smooth, n/a-like response and no need to downshift to accelerate. Many find that this is more desireable than the honda's peaky powerband.
The integra could perhaps beat the gti in a straight line because of its weight.. the gti is 3300 lbs.. about 600lbs heavier than the teg, so take that into consideration.
Like Mike already said, they are just set up for different people.. healthy distribution of power all around the rpms.. or high hp near redline with little tq on the low end... its up to you.
I like the vw for its motor.. but its too heavy and the reliability of post 2000 vws in a little sketchy.. windows falling in and coolant "migrating"(wtf does that mean?).. they arent worth the trouble. Hopefully they can figure it out soon before they release the new scirocco in 08.
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