What that car should have been in first place?!

[LeonOfTheDead]

since in a lot of discussion the point was that some cars should have been in first place like others, even from the same manufacturer, I thought that it should be a good idea to create this thread.
rules are very simple: mention one car and another one (concept or production one) which should have replaced the first since its appearance, and why. pics would be appreciated.
For example:
Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Vs Reventon
they share the same underpinning and power train, but the body style is totally different, and since a lot of enthusiasts actually think Lamborghini is one of the more outrageous manufacturers, the LP640 appears a little too much "educated" in front of its more extreme evolution which maintains the same "practicality" and level of "comfort".

[LeonOfTheDead]

and than there is the Mecedes-benx E Class Vs CLS
while the first is a common sedan like an Audi A6, a Jaguar XF or a lot of other contenders, the CLS "create" a new segment of sedan whit just 4 seats because it's actually very diffiult to see 5 people inside a sedan nowadays. and then the CLS is also better looking and has a better drive, since it's more focused than what a "common sedan" as the E CLass can actually be to be sell.

[Ferrer]

Maserati MC12 v Birdcage Pininfarina:
Maseratis have always been about the elegance and beauty. And the production MC12 is anything but those. Created for motorsport it was based on Enzo mechanicals. And then in 2005 Pininfarina stunned the world with the Birdcage 75th Anniversary, which is what the MC12 should've been from the start. Impossibly long and low it still looks aboslutely gorgeus 3 years on.

[LeonOfTheDead]

I'm not so sure about this:
Ferrari Enzo Vs Pininfarina 612 P4/5
even if the Enzo is all about F1 technology and style, it isn't a truly good looking car, as you would expect it to be since it's a Ferrari, and designed by Pininfarina too. but it's far from being a passionate car and it isn't even so entertaining to drive, AFAIK, like F1 cars...
while on the other hand, the P4/5 is the best reinterpretation of a classic car, and one of the best looking I have to say. it has style, presence, charisma, those curves, and it's yelling "power" from every corners, but it's also elegant and very "female", as all the best looking car should be, imo.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by LeonOfTheDead

Ferrari Enzo Vs Pininfarina 612 P4/5

I disagree with that one.

I don't like the Enzo, but the P4/5 while a good looking car it's too retro. It's as if Ferrari lacked ideas and then suddenly they came across a magazine from the 60's.

[LeonOfTheDead]

this is one of my favourite:
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Vs Pininfarina 612 K
I am a fan of the standard 612, but I have to admit the 612 K has those minimal changes that makes it almost perfect, renewing a 3 years old car, which imo has a very aging design, you can feel the time passed since its unveiling just looking at it, but without astounding its look.
even if I would have prefer the Scaglietti to be the K, fortunately, it is far away from being similar to the Italdesign GG50

[LeonOfTheDead]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

I disagree with that one.

I don't like the Enzo, but the P4/5 while a good looking car it's too retro. It's as if Ferrari lacked ideas and then suddenly they came across a magazine from the 60's.

Maybe you are right, but even if I see the point behind the Enzo, sometimes I feel like it's simply too much. The 612 P4/5 is for sure very retro, but it's the best revamped design I can remember now. it's mediterranean, while the Enzo is just "high-tech" without passion. but I'm not so sure too.

[faksta]

GG50 is one of the most ugly cars I've ever seen

[LeonOfTheDead]

this one, another little "fail", even if I would like to buy one one day...
Porsche Cayman Vs Studio Torino RK Coupè
and of course Porsche Boxter Vs Studio Torino RK Spyder

what can I say...the Studio Torino's are simply gorgeous.

[The_Canuck]

I like Studio Torino's Boxter a little, but definitely not their Cayman.

[LeonOfTheDead]

well this is quite obvious, but I'm still waiting official excuses from Pontiac for this car.
Pontiac Aztek Vs Burned Aztek

[LeonOfTheDead]

Maserati 4200 GT Vs Maserati Gransport
I'm aware they are basically the same car, but the first is too similar to the old 3200 GT but without those stylish boomerang-style led rear lights.
the minor are very few between these two cars, but I think they would have helped the 4200 Gt to sell more in the first time, but at the end of its life they would have needed something else to revamp it a little instead of the Gransport.

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by LeonOfTheDead

Maserati 4200 GT Vs Maserati Gransport
I'm aware they are basically the same car, but the first is too similar to the old 3200 GT but without those stylish boomerang-style led rear lights.
the minor are very few between these two cars, but I think they would have helped the 4200 Gt to sell more in the first time, but at the end of its life they would have needed something else to revamp it a little instead of the Gransport.

What they should have done is keep the boomerang rear lights. They were fantastic.

The replacement units were average...

[LeonOfTheDead]

Originally Posted by Ferrer

What they should have done is keep the boomerang rear lights. They were fantastic.

The replacement units were average...

IIRC it was US regulations' fault. they couldn't homologate those lights, AFAIK. too bad

[Ferrer]

Originally Posted by LeonOfTheDead

IIRC it was US regulations' fault. they couldn't homologate those lights, AFAIK. too bad

Damn Americans.

Not only can't they drive but they can't homolgate beautiful cars.

Damn.