Sport Compact Car's 100 greatest cars list
I haven't seen the issue yet, but someone from the RX-7 Forum posted it.
Originally Posted by ViolatedDSM
100. 1975-'76 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
99. 1984-'87 Peogeot 205 GTi 98. 1999-Present Mazda Miata MX-5 97. 1992-'93 Dodge Daytona IROC R/T 96. 1987 Dodge Charger GLH-S 95. 1978-'81 Toyota Celica 94. 1992- '96 Ford Escort RS Cosworth 93. 1994-'97 Toyota Celica GT-Four 92. 1994-'00 Mitsubishi FTO 91. 1992-'94 Mazda Familia GT-R 90. 1980-'86 Renault R5 Turbo 89. 1992-'01 Subaru Impreza WRX 88. 2002-Present Honda Civic Type-R 87. 2000-Present Toyota Celica GT-S 86. 1986-'91 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 85. 1967-'72 Mazda Cosmo Sport 84. 1973-'74 Toyota Corolla SR5 83. 1954- '64 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Coupe 82. 1986- '89 Dodge Conquest Turbo 81. 1986-'89 Mitsubishi Starion Turbo 80. 1990-'94 Eagle Talon TSi 79. 1998-'01 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS 78. 2000-Present Toyota MR2 Spyder 77. 2003-Present Hyundai Tiburon 76. 2001-Present Lexus IS300 75. 2002-Present Acura RSX Type-S 74. 1984-'86 Dodge Omni GLH 73. 1987 Dodge Omni GLH-S 72. 1992-'95 Honda Civic Si 71. 2002-Present Honda NSX Type-R 70. 2002-Present Honda Integra Type-R 69. 1971-'73 Ford Escort Mexico 68. 1985 Ford RS200 67. 1986-'94 Lancia Delta Integrale 66. 1996-'01 Audi A4 65. 1972-'78 Mazda RX-3 64. 1990-'99 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 63. 1991-'96 Dodge Stealth R/T Turbo 62. 1985-'88 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V 61. 1991-'93 Toyota Celica ALL-TRAC 60. 1995-'99 BMW M3 59. 1995-'98 Nissan 240SX 58. 1963-'66 Ford Cortina Lotus Mark I 57. 1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR4 56. 1995-'01 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R33) 55. 1999-'00 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI 54. 2000-Present Renault Clio V6 53. 1996-'97 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV 52. 1992 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution I 51. 1962-'73 Lotus Elan 50. 1985-'87 Honda CRX Si 49. 1989-'93 Nissan 240SX 48. 1971-'74 BMW 2002 Tii 47. 1987-'92 Toyota Supra Turbo 46. 2002-'04 Ford SVT Focus 45. 1970-'72 Mazda R100 44. 1991-'95 Toyota MR2 Turbo 43. 2004-Present Volkswagen R32 42. 1992-'94 Volkswagen Corrado SLC 41. 2003-Present Infiniti G35 Coupe 40. 1993-'96 Honda Prelude VTEC 39. 1997-'01 Honda Prelude Type SH 38. 1987-'93 Volkswagen Golf GTi 37. 1999-'01 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) 36. 1988-'91 BMW M3 35. 1974-'75 Lancia Stratos 34. 1990 Mazda Miata MX-5 33. 2004-Present Lotus Elise 32. 2000-Present Honda S2000 31. 1978-'85 Mazda RX-7 30. 1992-'93 Acura Integra GS-R 29. 2002-Present Nissan Sentra SE-R SPEC V 28. 1991-'94 Nissan Sentra SE-R 27. 1988-'91 Honda CRX Si 26. 1982-'85 Toyota Celica Supra 25. 1971-'77 Toyota Celica 24. 1988-'89 Toyota Celica 23. 1988-'89 Mazda 323 GTX 22. 1999-'03 Nissan Silvia (S15) 21. 1999-'00 Honda Civic Si 20. 1967-'69 Toyota 2000GT 19. 1993-'96 Mazda RX-7 Turbo 18. 1990-'94 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX 17. 2004-Present Mazda RX-8 16. 2003-Present Dodge Neon SRT-4 15. 1990-Present Acura NSX 14. 1970-'73 Datsun 240Z 13. 1990-'96 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 12. 2003-Present Subaru Impreza WRX STi 11. 2003-Present Nissan 350Z 10. 1985-'87 Toyota Corolla GT-S 9. 1968-'73 Datsun 510 8. 1962-'03 Austin Mini Cooper 7. 1990-'94 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32) 6. 1994-'98 Toyota Supra Turbo 5. 1975-'85 Volkswagen GTi 4. 1997-'01 Acura Integra Type-R 3. 2002-Present Subaru Impreza WRX 2. 1992-'95 Honda Civic 1. 2003-Present Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII |
Originally Posted by shelleys_man_06
I haven't seen the issue yet, but someone from the RX-7 Forum posted it.
This looks like a list some ricer put together. Seriously, the EG is number two, and the EVO is number one? The Mitsu fans will be a'cheering this, but they all know deep inside their days are numbered. ;) |
Of the many questions this list raises in my head, one I just can't help to ask. Why is the 1990 Miata and then 1999 till the present miata on the list, but not all the other years for those 2 generations?
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2. 1992-'95 Honda Civic :confused:
I guess I will have to see the ranking criteria |
Well, fir5st of all, this is a list of the 100 greatest sport compacts. Second, t's a subjective list that incorporates more than performance. Historical significance, innovation, 'cool' factor, etc., all play a part. The WRX going on sale in America, when there was no proven market, was a lot more significant than us also getting the STi. As they say in the magazine, if the WRX hadn't sold so well, we never would have gotten the EVO.
Of course, the stock EG Civic couldn't hold a candle to many of the cars on this list, but it's certainly the definitive and ubiquitous sport compact. You talk about aftermarket support . . . Peace policy |
They had to put the Civic on #2 spot, it never misses a mag issue. I bet there's always a Civic on their issue. They know that majority of their buyers/readers own or are fans of modded Civics.
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I disregard this list because IMO Sport Compact Car magazine is not the most credible or balanced source. Yes, like all magazines they have their opinions and views, but I believe that SCC and its editorial staff are way into themselves. IMO a magazine that delivers specs and commentary on actual cars is better than a mag which focuses on the ppl who build/promote them. When I read a mag, I want to find out about the cars which interest me, their performance and how they acheived it. I don't want to hear the editorial mumbo jumbo about how they really like it or don't like it based on their personal bias.
IMO Modified Magazine is a much better put together auto enthusiast magazine, plus it gives plenty of attention to rotaries too. |
Geez, you would think my car would be on that list, I demand a recount :cool:
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There are 4 Civics, and 6 Celicas on that list.
Greatest cars ever? Don't think so. |
A Civic number 2? WTF? I don't care how many people have a modded Civic, it's still an economy car with NO performance of value. The Type R/Si is another issue.
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I'm glad they put the Supra at 47, under the Focus. Because the Supra is crap compared to the awesome @#$# power of teh focus!
PS: Somebody set us up the bomb. |
Thanks, I needed a good laugh. :D
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yeah, seriously retarded. the current miata at 98 or something???
at least the RX-3 is better than the previous model Audi A4 :p |
This list doesnt make sense in the least bit. How do you put a 92-95 Civic SI at #72 then 92-95 Civic at #2? Not to mention no mention of the Mustang or Camaro or T/A at all. Are you kidding me?
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If you know a good amount about sport compacts you could certainly find a way to justify most of the cars and their position on the list. However, the 90-94 Eclipse at #18 and then the 90-94 Talon at # 80 is a bit baffling.
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Everybodie's going to find fault with where their favorite car is on the list....who cares....all 100 are cool cars. I'm glad all the cars I've owned are on the list, AE86, MA61 Supra, FB RX7, FC RX7, RX8.
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Originally Posted by JasonHamilton
I'm glad they put the Supra at 47, under the Focus. Because the Supra is crap compared to the awesome @#$# power of teh focus!
PS: Somebody set us up the bomb. |
SCC is a very biased magazine, though they still can be a good read from time to time, especially the older issues. I'm currently awaiting on my free Grassroots Motorsports so I can subsrcibe via snail mail. I'm also looking for RX-Tuner, but I can't seem to find any in my area (nothing but Mustang and ricer mags on these shelves).
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Originally Posted by mdaj
Actually, that IS true. With the euro suspension set-up for European A and B roads the Focus has the pleasure to focus (no pun) more on handling characteristics with it's free revving 2.3 duratech engine. The suspension set-up especially on the C1 platform is something to be truly in awe of.
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If only the JZA/MA70 wasn't so fat, it would be an awesome car. Same thing for the JZA80 Supra. Porkers. :p
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
Plus the 87-92 Supra was an overpriced pig of a car.
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
If you know a good amount about sport compacts you could certainly find a way to justify most of the cars and their position on the list. However, the 90-94 Eclipse at #18 and then the 90-94 Talon at # 80 is a bit baffling.
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Originally Posted by PoorCollegeKid
Maybe they forgot that the TSi could also be had with AWD? That's the only reasoning I could come up with.
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A very entertaining list to read, but kind of weird results.
The RX-8 is the highest ranking Mazda model, which is cool. But the original '78 RX-7 is the one that most other mags list in their top “this or that” list. It’s the car that really put the Rotary and Mazda on the map after all. I'd say the Miata is also a more signifcant car in the history of automobilia than the RX-8. Go figure. |
Originally Posted by RX-Hachi
A very entertaining list to read, but kind of weird results.
The RX-8 is the highest ranking Mazda model, which is cool. But the original '78 RX-7 is the one that most other mags list in their top “this or that” list. It’s the car that really put the Rotary and Mazda on the map after all. I'd say the Miata is also a more signifcant car in the history of automobilia than the RX-8. Go figure. I'd say the RX-8 and the 350Z are high on the list because they are fresh in people memories and the hot new thing. It's like looking at a greatest records of all time list, they always put some recent records on there that vanish from the same list a few years later. Not saying the RX-8 and the 350Z don't deserve to be on the list but a few years from now either of them could easily move up or down considerably while most of the older cars would probably hold their spot. |
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