Re: wrong S

[Michael Williams <daserde@ucla.edu>]

Martin Pajak decided to speak these words:

>> Might want to take a look at the stats of a Mitsu 3000VR4 vs the RX7.  Might
>> help make my point, weight differential is 1500lb.  I don't immediately jump
>> on lighter is better.  Depends on the fitness of the body as a whole don't 
>you
>> think?
>
>Are you saying that the Mitsubishi is a better sports car?
>One is an overweight and overequipped monster and one is a light and 
>nimble and genneraly better balanced car.   Where is your point?
>With relatively the same equipment i.e. wheels, tires, springs 
>(the usual things cars are equipped with) etc. lighter is better don't you 
>think?

OK, lets compare stats

Car            RX7            3000GT Spyder (since weight doesnt matter)

Weight         2870           4000lbs+
Power          255            320
Torque         217            320

0-60           5.5            5.8
1/4 mile       14.0, 98.5     14.3, 97.5 
top speed      158            155 (limited) coupe, unlimited 159
60-0           123            132
80-0           222            226          
slalom         66.4           63.0
skidpad        .95            .88 (better than the coupe)


So, what do we see here?
We see the lighter car with alot less power and a hell of alot less 
torque outperform the 3000 GT in every single aspect of performance.  
EVERY ONE.

Lets also notice the handling.  The 3000 GT had 18 inch wheels while the 
RX7 has 16.  That shows just how far ahead the RX7 is.

Come on, i think that speaks for itself....




later...


Michael Sheridan Williams

My new one: 1985 4000 S Quattro
175,000+ miles, and going like a new car
Well, went like a new car.....right into a guard rail :o(

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