RX-8 vs. Honda CRV
I was in my friend's CRV for a roadtrip last week. It was very nice. Roomy. I gotta say though, it took some getting used to the difference in acceleration and handling. The first turn I took made the tires (and girls) squeal. Whoops...it's an SUV, not a sports car.
But the turning radius was surprisingly good. In fact, I decided to check it out at Edmunds.com. That, and it's gas tank capacity, to see how close I came to running out of gas during one long gas-station free stretch. The results are more than surprising! In fact, I question every single stat's accuracy now. Mazda RX-8 Turning Circle: 34.8 ft Honda CRV Turning Circle: 34.1 ft The CRV has a smaller turning radius than the '8??! WHAT? :Eyecrazy: |
A lot of SUV's have a tighter turning radius then cars. Not all.....but a lot.
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Not too surprising since the CRV is based on the Civic platform. The CRV's wheel base is like 3" shorter according to MSN autos.
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We had one to haul the dogs around. It was a good little SUV/car. For a all wheel drive suv the price is very good.
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*licks wounded pride*
At least I can turn left at speeds greater than 25 mph without pushing the limits of my handling. *lick* |
You can easily cure the huge turning radius by putting your right foot down. :Eyecrazy:
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And its easier to have sex in a CR-V.
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Originally Posted by Tigster
We had one to haul the dogs around. It was a good little SUV/car. For a all wheel drive suv the price is very good.
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Since when does turning radius have anything to do with anything. Some of the best handling cars in the world have a large turning radius.
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Originally Posted by Ike
Since when does turning radius have anything to do with anything. Some of the best handling cars in the world have a large turning radius.
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Since when does turning radius have anything to do with anything. Some of the best handling cars in the world have a large turning radius. |
not that its important but the old crv was based on civic and the new one is based on the Accord.
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Apparently you havn't heard of a Ford GT.
Can't turn around at slow speeds to save it's life. |
Most sports cars have a terrible turning radius due to the suspension being optimized for quick handling. Mazda did a very good job with the RX-8 front end to get a turning circle under 35 feet.
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The first day I drove my 8, some kid in a CR-V tried to race me. Pretty funny and sad.
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Originally Posted by Ike
Since when does turning radius have anything to do with anything. Some of the best handling cars in the world have a large turning radius.
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Turning circle has to do with how sharp an angle the front wheels can turn in. If the wheels could turn in 90 degrees you'd basically have a shopping cart that could turn in its own length!
As an example my PT Crusier has a 40.2ft turning circle, and it's a very short car. The RX-8 at 34.8ft is far better. |
I thought we actually had a great turn radius personally.
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Does anyone really purchase a car because of a superior turn radius? :rofl:
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