2007 Lexus LF-A concept vs 2007 Acura ASSC concept

exterior designwise...which car do you like better?

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neither of them tickle my fancy, ugly concepts are all the rage these days

Is this just based on exterior design? If so, then the Lexus; I think it will break more ground for a production car. But honestly, I'd like to see what the finalized drivetrain and suspension packages produce. Then I'd like to read some reviews. I'm just afraid that the Lexus is going to come out all soft and lame.

I think there both ugly as all get out.

yeah they aren't that great. the acura looks really long and the front is weird. lexus c pillar looks strange, that vent. but the rear of the acura is kinda nice except for the rear windshield. wit the lexus, only a Ferrari F40 should have 3 pipes!

That's the problem with Jap manufacturers that had no family look, no resemblance to refer in whatsoever, and despite their relatively long establish timelines, they did not care to build up enough heritage in their looks

acura and honda are going for edgy sharp look with slits for headlamps look

lexus and toyota have bloated semi smooth look with funny headlights

nissan and infiniti just have funny grills and similar interior

Out of what you provided, I'd say the lexus. It looks better imo.

The 2007 Lexus LF-A concept's roof line reminds me of the Z roofline, so that one.

Actually, the front says mazda, the side says Z and the rear says something else.

The acura to me has a hint of acura with alot of chevy

[QUOTE=Ingolstadt]That's the problem with Jap manufacturers that had no family look, no resemblance to refer in whatsoever, and despite their relatively long establish timelines, they did not care to build up enough heritage in their looks[/QUOTE]
I will point out that certain European/American companies (Such as Jaguar and Ford.) are now so stuck in their established design language that they cannot seem to find anything new to draw. At least these are forward thinking concepts. I can't help thinking that the same people who don't like these cars are the same people who think that Chris Bangle "ruined" BMW. Another company that had somewhat lost it’s drive to innovate until he came along, and has again now that he’s been chased out. There's more to design than heritage.

Both will have V10 power.

The Honda has a longer wheelbase by 7 inches, it is also about that much longer than the Toyota.

I prefer the LF-A.

[QUOTE=PerfAdv]Both will have V10 power.

The Honda has a longer wheelbase by 7 inches, it is also about that much longer than the Toyota.

I prefer the LF-A.[/QUOTE]
Then definately the LF. Smaller, RWD. I just hope they make a true manual, all the interior shots I've seen and all the info I can find seem to point to an auto...alas.

I really love the 2007 Acura ASSC concept. I think the curves and lines are beautiful, the shape of the lights and windows are eye catching... the futuristic element of the concepts design is amazing as well. Overall, the whole concept looks sensational.

I hope Honda/Acura keep this concept design as a future reference for their future car designs.

The Honda is ok, not offensive. The Toyota is plain ugly.

[QUOTE=Ingolstadt]That's the problem with Jap manufacturers that had no family look, no resemblance to refer in whatsoever, and despite their relatively long establish timelines, they did not care to build up enough heritage in their looks[/QUOTE]
in fact if u look closer, the acura is supposed to be the next gen of NSX!!!
which i think this F-AWD concept shown is not as preferable as the MR concept (HONDA HSC) shown in the 2003 tokyo motor show, except the V10

I'm not a fan of concept cars .... for me the Acura is pushing into offensive territory, its angularity reminds me of the F117 Stealth Fighter (not a bad thing if you're trying to dodge radar traps) and IMHO not very proportionate.

The LF-A, for me looks great, it has a very muscular profile that also looks somewhat elegant
.... possible alternative to a A-M???

I do agree with Ingolstadt, with Japanese cars not having much "family" resemblance, but is that always a bad thing ???
... case in point M-B.

IMO...sometimes family resemblance leads to disastor...like Nissan. Their cars are getting uglier and uglier IMO. Right now, I think Americans are improving styling a lot, but I'm sure the quality still can't compare to the Japs. So I'll just stick to European companies that all have major family resemblance:D

Just saw both....The Acura looks like a Japanese version of the Camaro....The LF-A doesn't look that special, really. Both look too....pointy, and not in the greatest places either.

[quote=Gtek-i]IMO...sometimes family resemblance leads to disastor...like Nissan. Their cars are getting uglier and uglier IMO. Right now, I think Americans are improving styling a lot, but I'm sure the quality still can't compare to the Japs. So I'll just stick to European companies that all have major family resemblance:D[/quote]
No WAY... The Nissan GT-R concept looks fantastic!! Neither of these cars here look good, really...

I'll go with the lexus I just love the headlights

[QUOTE=STREETFIRE]No WAY... The Nissan GT-R concept looks fantastic!! Neither of these cars here look good, really...[/QUOTE]
Actually, I think Nissan has sorta lost it's way with the new GT-R. It's all sleek and styled. I liked it better when the GT-R was just a Skyline with a bunch of brutal looking add-ons. And I like the LF-A better than the GT-R concept.

[QUOTE=Gtek-i]So I'll just stick to European companies that all have major family resemblance:D[/QUOTE]
Yes, like Audi who have decided to put that grille in all of their cars...

The LF-A, because its pretty :D

Just a question to all: Which one do you think will be heavier?

[QUOTE=The_Canuck]Just a question to all: Which one do you think will be heavier?[/QUOTE]
I'd say the Honda. I think the All wheel drive system will weigh it down a bit.

[QUOTE=bruxell]I'd say the Honda. I think the All wheel drive system will weigh it down a bit.[/QUOTE]
Really? I'm willing to bet the lexus will be a bit fatter...

[QUOTE=The_Canuck]Really? I'm willing to bet the lexus will be a bit fatter...[/QUOTE]
True, Lexus doesn't really have the history of building Lightweights that Honda does. But isn't the Honda bigger overall as well? I just can't imagine that Toyota is ging to build a smaller RWD car that's heavier than a larger AWD car, not since everything else seems comparable. Could happen though, Honda are good at this sort of thing.

[QUOTE=bruxell]True, Lexus doesn't really have the history of building Lightweights that Honda does. But isn't the Honda bigger overall as well? I just can't imagine that Toyota is ging to build a smaller RWD car that's heavier than a larger AWD car, not since everything else seems comparable. Could happen though, Honda are good at this sort of thing.[/QUOTE]
I guess we'll have to wait till they're production....

The ASSC will be heavier, I think.