Neon SRT or S2000

[kaoru-tochiro]

If it says Acura on the nose cone, then it aint no Honda.

[Jay!]

Originally posted by kaoru-tochiro
If it says Acura on the nose cone, then it aint no Honda.

All Acuras are Hondas.

[kaoru-tochiro]

Well that's good to know, but why are they embarrased to put the mighty "H" on the NSX in the US?

[Jay!]

Originally posted by kaoru-tochiro
Well that's good to know, but why are they embarrased to put the mighty "H" on the NSX in the US?

There are a couple theories, but I've never really heard which is the 'right' one. One is that since Honda entered the U.S. market with econo-cars, they wanted a new name for the luxo-division, so that brand-conscious Americans wouldn't just walk away. Another is that importers had a restriction on the number of different models they could sell, so they split the product line in two...

[NISSANSPDR]

Originally posted by kaoru-tochiro
If it says Acura on the nose cone, then it aint no Honda.

The Honda NSX Type R does not come here and is only available as a Honda...so it truly is a Honda that can kick your lil Neon...and then SOME!

[Polygon]

Originally posted by jay@af
There are a couple theories, but I've never really heard which is the 'right' one. One is that since Honda entered the U.S. market with econo-cars, they wanted a new name for the luxo-division, so that brand-conscious Americans wouldn't just walk away. Another is that importers had a restriction on the number of different models they could sell, so they split the product line in two...

Sort of like Toyota and Lexus.

[TheExperience]

It may say acura on the nosecone, but it ain't no car without that HONDA motor.

[90EX]

Does anyone know what the neon does the 1/4 mile in?

[90EX]

The Honda will win

The 1/4 mile times are:

Neon: 14.2 seconds @ 102mph (just found this in another thread)

S2000: 14.1 seconds @ 99.6mph

[Chris]

Well, the Neon has an underrated engine, as Polygon pointed out. Those power figures translate to approximately 275hp at the flywheel

But the Neon is still front wheel drive, which is what will limit it the most. But for the price, its a great deal, and at 12000 less than an S2000, well, its a tough call.

Personally, I would spring for a WRX, nicely balanced in between both cars

[SRT-4 guy]

I think the Neon SRT-4 would win hands down. I own one and have had the pleasure of dusting cars such as lexus, honda's , acura's, and even some bmw's. Torque is what wins races, I own a 79' Trans Am, and it only came with 185 hp stock, I though what the heck that cant be right, but the torque is up in the 370's or so, thats with a 403 CI engine. That car took any import, and many domestics like the new mustang GT or your much acclaimed S2000. Torque is what will win, and having a turbo or a blower on you car will make it that much easier cause your pushing air into your engine, not sucking it. Give it a try. Grab an air hose and turn it on and try breathing, its a lot eisier, same with forced induction. Bottom line though, it comes down to the driver, if you cant shift, or your late off the line, your not gonna win.

[Jimster]

Originally posted by SRT-4 guy
I think the Neon SRT-4 would win hands down. I own one and have had the pleasure of dusting cars such as lexus, honda's , acura's, and even some bmw's. Torque is what wins races, I own a 79' Trans Am, and it only came with 185 hp stock, I though what the heck that cant be right, but the torque is up in the 370's or so, thats with a 403 CI engine. That car took any import, and many domestics like the new mustang GT or your much acclaimed S2000. Torque is what will win, and having a turbo or a blower on you car will make it that much easier cause your pushing air into your engine, not sucking it. Give it a try. Grab an air hose and turn it on and try breathing, its a lot eisier, same with forced induction. Bottom line though, it comes down to the driver, if you cant shift, or your late off the line, your not gonna win.

Yes the Neon has torque to pull away quicker than anything without RWD and possibly move faster down a strip than anything mention-ed- but show it a road course and it- well lets just say "Drops it's nuts"

[SRT-4 guy]

I dont know how the S2000 handles but I can tell you that the SRT-4 is no punk when it comes to road courses, its not just a regular neon with a turbocharged engine, it has a beefier suspension, anti roll bars in the front and back, 11" front disk breaks 10.5 " rear disk breaks. Quite a few of the project leaders from the new Viper SRT-10 put in quite a bit of work and some good ideas on the new Neon SRT-4. Look it up on Yahoo and study into it, I think that it might suprise you........ thanks for tryin though

[Neutrino]

Originally posted by Chris
Well, the Neon has an underrated engine, as Polygon pointed out. Those power figures translate to approximately 275hp at the flywheel

actully polygon's numbers are the flywheel numbers......but with a bout 1000 in mods you can get to his numbers easily.....

for straight line i'll take the srt-4.....it can be much more cheaply and easily modede to go faster...

in the twisties.....i'll probably say S2000 but to be 100% sure about that i'll have to see them race.....till then any speculation is purelly academic

[96z28SS]

Definitely would come down to driver skill...but to quote automobile mag (i think) for the s2000 to pull low quarter mile times the driver had better be on a first name basis with a good parts supplier.

I would take the srt4, and pocket another 12 grand!