[Kiwieb]

Originally Posted by nightwind

Torque steer isn't due to engine power, true, but more power definitely magnifies it, more for FWD than RWD.

Anyway, it's the power to weight ratio as well that you have to consider. The Civic Type R isn't exactly what you'll call slow, and the S2000 still gets you from 0-60 in 6.2s

yeah, I agree mate and as the actress said to the bishop "...its not how big it is but what ya do with it"

try telling me a Mazda MX5 ain't a helluva lot of fun even though its power is miniscule and being RWD [as is the HONDA 2000] adds to its pleasure to drive

the HONDA 2000 with the extra power [2004 and later models also have a wider power band and more torque] gives it more get up and go. Couple that with outstanding and balanced handling and you have a car that is an absolute joy to drive

statistics and specs have their place as long as they underpin what happens when ya drive the thing

otherwise what's the point of it all?