Driving Enjoyment for Under 25k

[pik_d]

the srt-4 does the slalom at 69mph? can i get a source of that? that was knowlege i did not know at all...

[NISSANSPDR]

Originally Posted by Layla's Keeper

That car is just plain gorgeous, and the Ecotec has been pushed enough in the aftermarket that cams, intake, and the rest will easily cure any complaints I have about 170hp not being enough in my roadster.

It's not the 170hp exactly that detracts from the Solstice making the Miata superior. It's the weight. It lost in C/D to the Miata in a head to head battle. 2900 lbs is heavy for a roadster who's supposed to compete w/a Miata. For 2900 lbs...I'd rather go w/a S2k at 2800 lbs.

But it's not in the price range...but a slighty used one would be.

[pik_d]

the solstice does also have 26lb-ft more torque then the miata... while that wont help the handling (if that's even a real issue), it will possibly match them in acceleration.

their 0-60mph time's are within a tenth of a second (in favor the miata), so in that respect, they really arent far off from each other.

unless you really want to take the car to a track, i dont think the miata has all that much of an advantage over the solstice.

[NISSANSPDR]

I have driven the new Miata and will drive the Solstice this weekend. I'll let you know what's up.