Re: Dynosaurus Rx

["Randall C. Markarian" <asenna@accessus.net>]

Phil Payne wrote:
> 
> 
> But not doing so also nullifies the comparison.  Running your V8 with
> its driveshafts out is just as invalid as doing the same thing with
> an ur-quattro.
> 
> In any event - we're not looking for maximum dyno power, or we'd be
> playing with top fuel dragsters.  The key benefit of the quattro system
> is balance - a combination of technologies to achieve the best result.
> 
> Horsepower is only part of that equation.  Handling, weight and
> aerodynamics also play their parts.
> 
I understand what you are saying, however, Scott and I were debating
whether one could show an advantage of AWD over RWD/FWD on dry
pavement.  I say to do that on must have _one_ car that can be modified
to be all three.  If you cannot do that then there is no valid
comparison between them. 

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Randall C. Markarian

1990 V8 Quattro
1996 Merc E320

Saint Louis, Missouri