[Shan2nu]

3 of Hondas premium performance machines. With their light chassis and high output engines, they have proven to be lethal within their respective classes. But what happens when they're pitted against each other?

It doesn't take an Einstein to realise that a 200bhp FWD Civic doesn't stand a chance against a 290bhp RWD NSX R. But, it would surely be interesting to see, by what extent the NSX R beats the other 2.

All tests have been performed on Gran Turismo 4.

Transmission - A/T
Driving Aids - None for track tests / TCS for acceleration tests
Tyres - Sports Soft

PERFORMANCE

Honda NSX R
0-60 - 1.50
0-100 - 4.34
0-150 - 9.31
0-200 - 17.49
1/4 - 12.62
1Km - 23.32
Top speed - 290.7kmph

Honda S2000
0-60 - 2.04
0-100 - 5.85
0-150 - 13.16
0-200 - 24.43
1/4 - 14.003
1Km - 25.83
Top speed - 259.4kmph

Honda Civic Type R
0-60 - 3.51
0-100 - 7.39
0-150 - 14.29
0-200 - 27.05
1/4 - 14.89
1Km - 26.98
Top speed - 246.6kmph


NURBURGRING NORDSCHLEIFE - 2 LAPS

Honda NSX R
Laptime - 7'42.270
Cornering speed- Karussell - 66.9kmph
Max speed on track - 267.3kmph`

Honda S2000
Laptime - 8'04.198
Cornering speed - Karussell - 62.5kmph
Max speed on track - 240.2kmph

Honda Civic Type R
Laptime - 8'22.782
Cornering speed - Karussell - 62.1kmph
Max speed on track - 227.5kmph

LAGUNA SECA - 4 LAPS

Honda NSX R
Laptime - 1'35.357
Cornering speed - Corck Screw - 67.1kmph
Max speed on track - 199.6kmph

Honda S2000
Laptime - 1'41.573
Cornering speed - Corck Screw - 64.9kmph
Max speed on track - 184.6kmph

Honda Civic Type R
Laptime - 1'45.301
Cornering speed - Cork Screw - 52.2kmph
Max speed on track - 178.6kmph

TSUKUBA - 4 LAPS

Honda NSX R
Laptime - 1'01.825
Cornering speed - Final Corner - 126.6kmph
Max speed on track - 184.2kmph

Honda S2000
Laptime - 1'04.569
Cornering speed - Final Corner - 118.7kmph
Max speed on track - 168.6

Honda Civic Type R
Laptime - 1'07.700
Cornering speed - Final Corner - 113.8kmph
Max speed on track - 165.5kmph

INFINEON RACEWAY - 4 LAPS

Honda NSX R
Laptime - 1'42.647
Cornering speed - Carousel - 105.9kmph
Max speed on track - 204.6kmph

Honda S2000
Laptime - 1'48.444
Cornering speed - Carousel - 96.00kmph
Max speed on track - 191.5kmph

Honda Civic Type R
Laptime - 1'52.521
Cornering speed - Carousel - 107.4kmph
Max speed on track - 182.5kmph

SUZUKA CIRCUIT - 4 LAPS

Honda NSX R
Laptime - 2'17.781
Cornering speed - 130r - 196.1kmph
Max speed on track - 232.2kmph

Honda S2000
Laptime - 2'26.855
Cornering speed - 130r - 183.1kmph
Max speed on track - 213.2kmph

Honda Civic Type R
Laptime - 2'31.948
Cornering speed - 130r - 177.5kmph
Max speed on track - 208.1kmph

Shan2nu

[Ace F355]

Bumping into such a old thread of Shan2nu...

Remember watching a video on youtube, FD2 Civic Type R competing with Acura NSX Type S and others. I, for sure, was impressed with what this little engine is capable of. Check it out by yourself.

YouTube - Civic Type R Returns (FD2) - CTR MEGA TEST & BATTLE - Best Motoring International

[Shan2nu]

Well, the CTR in my test wasn't the FD2. It's was the prev gen EP2 hatch. And the Acura NSX S is very slow compared to the Honda NSX R. Which is why the FD2 is able to perform that well.

Nonetheless, the FD2 is one of the best FWD cars in it's class. It even thrashes the more powerful S2000 around a track. All Honda needs to do is, give this chassis AWD, a turbo and pit it against the EVO/Imprezza.

Shan2nu

[Ace F355]

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

Well, the CTR in my test wasn't the FD2. It's was the prev gen EP2 hatch. And the Acura NSX S is very slow compared to the Honda NSX R. Which is why the FD2 is able to perform that well.

Nonetheless, the FD2 is one of the best FWD cars in it's class. It even thrashes the more powerful S2000 around a track. All Honda needs to do is, give this chassis AWD, a turbo and pit it against the EVO/Imprezza.

Shan2nu

So true. FD2 is one hell of an engine. Whenever I look at my car, all I can think of plonking in that engine under the hood and just the thought of it puts a huge smile on my face.

BTW, yesterday one of my local known mechanic was talking about a K20A engine lying around which he is willing to let go for $3800! I haven't personally seen it but I surely got tempted. What are the possible complications if I want to import that engine to India? Any ideas?