Originally Posted by
xr2wishy
you mention power to weight, great, but look at a torque curve on both engines, a non turbo builds, peaks and then drops off. a n/a tends to build, hold for a while and slowly drop off. n/a hold torque for longer, turbo's have much shorter but bigger power bands.
then there is grip where torque spikes cause spin.
also an integra is much more aerodynamic, which at the end of the run plays a big part, not so much low down though.
i would be betting on the honda, sorry but the facts speak for themselves really.
But this is what I do not get, the facts state the Fiesta wins. Better BHP per ton, more torque and lighter. OK getting it off the line will be a struggle but that is the driver.
Not having a dig or anything just dont understand why on paper the fiesta should be quicker but everyone is saying the DC5 will beat it...?
If it was me. I would find a nice long stretch, rolling start at 30 and go for it. For me, the Fiesta should win