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Nissian 350z
11
12.22%
Honda s2000
24
26.67%
Acura rsx-s
1
1.11%
Audi TT
2
2.22%
Lexus IS300
6
6.67%
Infiniti G35c
28
31.11%
BMW 325c
10
11.11%
Honda Accord Couple (6 speed MT)
4
4.44%
Ford Mustang GT
3
3.33%
Volkswagen R32
1
1.11%
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Which car is most comparable to rx8

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Old 10-07-2003, 07:44 PM
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its not as hardcore as the s2000.
what do you mean
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Originally posted by mikeb
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its not as hardcore as the s2000.
what do you mean

If you never driven a S2000 before go and test drive one. It is very close to a track machine. The engine Pulls hard to the redline. The suspension could be stiffer but it is firmer than most cars on the road.

I just feel the RX8 is more civilize and the S2000 is more raw.
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Originally posted by mikeb
how is the s2000 out of the rx8's league
You have it backwards, the rx8 is not in the S2000 league.
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Originally posted by Quick_lude

You have it backwards, the rx8 is not in the S2000 league.
Agreed. The S2000 and the RX8 are sports (sporty if you want for the RX8) built on lightweight, high revs and the use of gearing to take advantage of that high revability. The S2000 clearly executes better when performance is the only factor.

Some will say only a four seater can be compared. If that's the case, I'd say the former Prelude SH is the closest to the RX8.

Its interesting how Honda and Mazda are the only companies producing lightweight, higher reving sports cars as opposed to larger displacement (big blocks for domestics and forced induction /V6s for some imports in this price range).
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If only Honda decided to produce the Prelude again.. but with RWD, 220hp and maybe 2900lbs.. sigh..
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Originally posted by Quick_lude
If only Honda decided to produce the Prelude again.. but with RWD, 220hp and maybe 2900lbs.. sigh..
A RWD Integra/RSX Type R would be amazing. Even bringing over the Type R version of the RSX in Japan would have been very exciting.
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the prelude is a sweet car
my buddy has the 93 to 97 model and its fast

Hanzo,
you may have a point because I have never test drove a s2000
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Originally posted by revhappy


Agreed. The S2000 and the RX8 are sports (sporty if you want for the RX8) built on lightweight, high revs and the use of gearing to take advantage of that high revability. The S2000 clearly executes better when performance is the only factor.

Some will say only a four seater can be compared. If that's the case, I'd say the former Prelude SH is the closest to the RX8.

Its interesting how Honda and Mazda are the only companies producing lightweight, higher reving sports cars as opposed to larger displacement (big blocks for domestics and forced induction /V6s for some imports in this price range).

I know the Toyota MRS is not high revving but it is the lightest production car in the US.
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Originally posted by revhappy


A RWD Integra/RSX Type R would be amazing. Even bringing over the Type R version of the RSX in Japan would have been very exciting.
The Type R would be great but it is just not the same. FR is still better.
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Looks a little like a mustang, tho...
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Originally posted by 3dobuzz
Looks a little like a mustang, tho...
what does
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