Originally posted by 98CoupeV6
it was quite obviously the driver...the RSX-S turns the 1/4 mile about a half second faster than the GS-R. And you can't compare stock to modded. The RSX-S is better in each and every single way than the GS-R...handling, comfort, ergonomics, acceleration, top speed, resale value, you name it. Every single way.
As for GT-S vs GS-R, I'd get the Celica. The GS-R is a 1994 design and the Celica has much better ergonomics. I think the Celica looks awful, but whatever.
I agree with everything you said there except for top speed. I went to a lake bed a a couple of guys and one of them has a RSX-S. Back then, mine was stock. We were side by side from 0-145. I think he topped out and so was I. So top speed is quite similar for both. That's why I think the acceleration is close enough that driver will determine the winner.