Acura Nsx R-GT vs R34 Nismo Z-Tune

[MclarenF1]

Hey everyone.

I just wondered if anyone read that the air scoop on the NSX is non-functional. Ugh. I think I read that in the latest Motor Trend issue.

Anyway, I gave my vote to the Nissan. With he 4wd and full interior, it would definately be the better real world car. And if you get it on the track, well, it will more than hold it's own there, too. The numbers speak for themselves. Someone already mentioned the low ten second quarter mile capabilites. Nissan is also claiming 0-60 in about 3 seconds flat. And then there's the price thing. Seems like alot more bang for the buck to me.

Don't get me wrong- I love the NSX, and really think it is the better looking car. (Except for the apparently fake snorkel.) And in hard terms, I do agree that it is the more pure sports car. As far as the casual observer is concerned, I really think one car will probably get you about as much attention as the other. If attention is really what you're after, though, both of these cars would probably be a poor choice. Especially the NSX. For half a mil you you could get other exotic machinery with better overall performance numbers. If I was a rich guy who just wanted to put a very rare memorial to a unique time in the JGTC championchip in my garage, the NSX would be the way to go. Also, there's that fact that the NSX may not be with us much longer. Maybe that would also make it more worth having. I'd like to have that and an Alex Zanardi edition side by side.

But if I could only have one (..drool..) I'd have to get the Nismo.

[jcsaleen]

Yes this is the last year of the nsx's production.

[MclarenF1]

Originally Posted by jcsaleen

Yes this is the last year of the nsx's production.

Yes, I'm aware of that .

[jcsaleen]

Shame too... I miss the 300Zx to Im not a fan of the 350 that much.

[kman10587]

It's also the last year of the S2000's production. It looks like Honda has given up on rear-wheel-drive. Doesn't bother me that much, seeing as how their FWD cars kick enough ass already.

[jcsaleen]

Originally Posted by kman10587

It's also the last year of the S2000's production. It looks like Honda has given up on rear-wheel-drive. Doesn't bother me that much, seeing as how their FWD cars kick enough ass already.

Yes but the S2000 is very nice and the nsx is legendary.

RWD > Fwd Nuff said..

[MclarenF1]

Originally Posted by jcsaleen

Yes but the S2000 is very nice and the nsx is legendary.

RWD > Fwd Nuff said..

I definitely agree. The death of the NSX was expected. The death of the S2000 bothers me a lot, though. I thought sales on that car were still doing okay. Honda makes great FWD cars, but that makes it all the more frustrating. Just look what they can do when they put their minds to work on a RWD chassis. If Honda would build a 2 seat, hard top, RWD sports car like the 350Z (but hopefully with better styling) and put their 300hp V6 in it with a price tag less than 31 grand, that would be fantastic.

Since we're on the subject of dying sports cars, what do you all think will happen to the 350Z? Do think it will make it to another generation, or will Nissan kill it off again? Zs have always been prone to flavor of the month syndrome, so I wouldn't be surprised if Nissan becomes frustrated and drops it again. I haven't had the chance to look at current sales figures for that car.

[jcsaleen]

The Z....

Its hard to tell just because its one of those cars where you love it hate it. Its not really a car that grows on you. As far as sales go I dont think theres that many going out to the public as far as demand. Nissan will probably Axe the Z but not anytime soon probably in like 5 or so years maybe.

[kman10587]

Originally Posted by jcsaleen

RWD > Fwd Nuff said..

HERE WE GO AGAIN!! The most overdone argument since the STi and the Evo hit U.S. shores.

[jcsaleen]

Originally Posted by kman10587

HERE WE GO AGAIN!! The most overdone argument since the STi and the Evo hit U.S. shores.

1 question then. What happens to the weight of the car when you hit the accelerator where does the power an grip go?

[kman10587]

I know exactly what you want me to say, but it's not that simple. To properly answer that question, I'd have to go into a long, technical explanation, one that has already been given many times before on these forums. Look around.

[jcsaleen]

Originally Posted by jcsaleen

1 question then. What happens to the weight of the car when you hit the accelerator where does the power an grip go?

Question 2 When the Skyline was made with a smart system to transfer the power from 4wd to...... Rwd why is that?

[kman10587]

I'm not 100% sure how the ATTESA-ETS system works, but I know it goes from RWD to 4WD, not the other way around. What it does is pretty simple, really - it just sends power to whichever wheel(s) have the most traction. I think the system is deadweight, personally - I'd rather it just be straight rear-wheel-drive - but it definitely does help to improve the car's lap times.

[jcsaleen]

4wd to Rwd as in entering or exiting a corner for max torque is what I meant.

[kman10587]

Well yeah, but in a high-powered car like the GT-R, you don't always want max torque. You're liable to just send your rear tires up in smoke. It's better to just send the power to the tires that already have grip, hence the purpose of ATTESA-ETS.