Re: An M3 ate my Q

[Kneale Brownson <knotnook@traverse.com>]

While comparing, what's the relative coefficient of drag for each car?

Kneale Brownson


At 10:08 PM 6/10/99 -0500, Robert P. Wunderlich, DPM wrote:
>>Probably the four major factors involved in "comparing" a 200q20v to a A4
>are:
>>-suspension(has the 200q20v received new bushings and shocks recently
>>so the suspension is as "healthy" as a new A4's?)
>>-body(the a4 is probably much stiffer)
>>-driver(who is more comfortable in which car?)
>>-tires(are you equipping the a4 with performance tires and the
>>200q20v with all seasons? :)
>
>
>What about gear ratios?  If I remember correctly, the 5kcstq puts out 160hp
>in stock form vs. the A4 1.8Tq's 150hp.  It seems both cars are relatively
>similar in weight.  So what are the 0-60 and 1/4mi numbers for a stock
>5kcstq vs. a stock A4 1.8Tqms?  Having driven both of these, I would say the
>A4 _feels_ quicker, and I would bet this is due to lower gearing in the A4
>1.8T (not sure, just guessing).
>
>I'm sure some of what I've said is incorrect, and I'm also sure at least one
>of you will correct me.  Thank you :-)
>
>Regards,
>
>Bob W.
>