Coupe vs. Hatchback? Let the lists begin

[knuckledraggerSS]

I wouldn't normally start something as open ended as this but I keep getting into this debate with other people. I favor the coupe for its sleek lines and smaller rear windshield. Others prefer the hatchback for its extra space. All I am asking is if you want to add your input just list one or two of your top reasons for either. Just to satisfy my curiosity.
KdragSS-thxs

[knuckledraggerSS]

To the Man watching.. I didn't classify this as a poll because I want to see what the individual responses are. thanks..Man.

[Suislide]

i prefer the hatchback, and not just because i own one.

i've always loved the hatchback because it looks alot more sporty. don't get me wrong, i LOVE coupes, and if my car had been a coupe instead of a hatchback, i would've bought it regardless cause it was a sweet deal. but the hatchback, because of the sloping windows and the fact that it doesn't look as much like a family car makes it look faster and sportier.

also, i don't think the flip-up lights go well at all with the coupe rear end. there's a few one-via's out there that i like, but it's rare that i like them. i don't think the flip-up lights flow with the coupe rear end. but of course this is easily solved with an S13 front end.

so i really like both alot, but the hatchback wins by a nose in my books.

[publicenemy137]

coupes, hatchbacks I think looks kind of old, the style is gone, like the flip-up lights are. I don't think it makes it look more sporty also, just my opinion. I do like the old school datsun Zs, but I think coupes look sleeker and better.

[vsiev]

Personally I like how the rear end on a coupe looks. I don't really like the hatch's curve rear I perfer the box look, also the coupe tends to not rust at the spoiler which i seen several hatch with bad rust.....Oh and is the trunk space the same?Also, coupes are the only ones with the HUD and digital speedo.

[TheLogikal1]

coupe definately.

[J_Spec_NiTeMaRe]

Originally Posted by TheLogikal1

coupe definately.

word.

yeah yeah my profile has a hatchback in it. it is sexy, but i like the coupe.

[mrflip69]

When you guys say coupe, what year are you talking about? S14 coupe is far from the S13 version... Me, S13 Hatchback cuz of the sexy tails. S14 coupes would be my next choice.

[KenOhki2112]

S13 hatchback looks FAR better than the coupe. There's nothing wrong with the coupes (better looking than most other cars), but when you put the two next to each other, it's hatchback all the way. Also I like the S13 coupe over the S14, that body just doesn't do much for me =\

Vsiev: the hatch definatly fits more than the coupe, with the back seat down it's like a truck bed, I fit my entire dresser (assembled) in my HB when I moved. =D

Hey, isn't the hatchback a few pounds lighter?

[RB25240kouki]

Me, Im a hatch guy. I love the way the rear ends slopes down creating that long line. I think that the 240's look much better has hatchs because they have a flow. The headlights start low and slowly curve back and I think the hatch reflects that flow (not as distintive on the SOHC ... looks alot better with a DOHC 240). But coupes still are cool ... atcually I wonder if I like s13 conversion coupes as much as I like hatchbacks. Those headlights really go with the tail lights and the boxyness of the whole car. Well anyway thats just my opinion which isnt worth a whole lot but hey, YOU ASKED lol.

[TheLogikal1]

Originally Posted by KenOhki2112

Hey, isn't the hatchback a few pounds lighter?

wrong. fastback is over 50 pounds heavier than the coupe i believe.

plus the coupe is more stable due to the trunk.

[Nissan-Fan]

I like the HB, i know the 180sx is a RPS-13 but is the 240sx Hb a RPS-13? everything lookds the same but the engine of course.

[billclinton]

i like coupe alot better, but i can never find one for sale in my area. AND i only like the silvia head lights too

[Fliquer]

Yea I guess the hatch LOOKS a little better than the coupe, but I would still take the coupe's lateral rigidity and lightness.

[WhiteBlur]

I prefer the hatchback because in my opinion it looks better then the coupe. But the coupe still looks sexy as hell.