Theoretical Races
#1
Theoretical Races
Hello everyone. I love Acuras and I own a '97 Pearl White 3.2 TL AT stock. I have recently found this forum and it seems VERY cool IMHO. I love everything about this forum.
The TL is my first car, well technically second, but to keep things short, it is the first I've driven as my own. Anyways, I was wondering how my car would fair against some of my friends. I doubt we would ever actually race even if I could technically win all of them So the line up is-
99 Passat 1.8 T AT
06 (possibly 07) Accord SE I-4 AT
98 (possibly 99) Maxima AT
All stock.
I know its pretty dumb, I'm just asking cuz I need the confidence
Oh yeah if you want to read about why my TL is technically my second car here is the story. I recieved my first car in 2003, it was an 89 Legend V6 LS. However, I didn't even have a license yet and so the car sat there. . . . . forever. I finally got my license in 2005 but by that time my cousin was selling her '97 TL and so my parents bought it off of her and let me drive that. So even though it is my second car, I never (not once) did I drive the Legend, its still sits there.
Anyways, I love my TL to death and TIA.
The TL is my first car, well technically second, but to keep things short, it is the first I've driven as my own. Anyways, I was wondering how my car would fair against some of my friends. I doubt we would ever actually race even if I could technically win all of them So the line up is-
99 Passat 1.8 T AT
06 (possibly 07) Accord SE I-4 AT
98 (possibly 99) Maxima AT
All stock.
I know its pretty dumb, I'm just asking cuz I need the confidence
Oh yeah if you want to read about why my TL is technically my second car here is the story. I recieved my first car in 2003, it was an 89 Legend V6 LS. However, I didn't even have a license yet and so the car sat there. . . . . forever. I finally got my license in 2005 but by that time my cousin was selling her '97 TL and so my parents bought it off of her and let me drive that. So even though it is my second car, I never (not once) did I drive the Legend, its still sits there.
Anyways, I love my TL to death and TIA.
#3
Well I found out that the Legend (based on the manual) seems to have more "advanced features" than my TL or at least the same as and it is 8 years older. Amazing. I think someday I might just fix everything up on it and drive that too.
#5
of those listed, don't look down upon the maxima. Those things can keep up with your 3.2. I don't condone street racing, I don't condone racing in our cars either..its not made to be fast..but if you must race then clean out your air filter (or buy a new one), get an oil change, race on an almost empty tank of gas, take out your spare tire, and use premium gas. those don't make much difference but it helps.
#6
99 Passat 1.8 T AT - You.
06 (possibly 07) Accord SE I-4 AT - You but close.
98 (possibly 99) Maxima AT - Very close but it depends on the launch. They have a decent power-band in the VQ, but towards the top-end (from 4300K-up), it's a steep drop-off.
~Cheers~
P.S. Copy, don't read this thread. And Dudewithout, don't try these hypothetical situations on the street.
06 (possibly 07) Accord SE I-4 AT - You but close.
98 (possibly 99) Maxima AT - Very close but it depends on the launch. They have a decent power-band in the VQ, but towards the top-end (from 4300K-up), it's a steep drop-off.
~Cheers~
P.S. Copy, don't read this thread. And Dudewithout, don't try these hypothetical situations on the street.
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#10
Maxima might beat you, its lighter. The others you should beat.
Turn off your A/C and when you start off, have your foot on the gas pedal half way down and then push it to the floor a second later.
Turn off your A/C and when you start off, have your foot on the gas pedal half way down and then push it to the floor a second later.
#11
Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
when you start off, have your foot on the gas pedal half way down and then push it to the floor a second later.
~Cheers~
#12
Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Maxima might beat you, its lighter. The others you should beat.
Turn off your A/C and when you start off, have your foot on the gas pedal half way down and then push it to the floor a second later.
Turn off your A/C and when you start off, have your foot on the gas pedal half way down and then push it to the floor a second later.
I know its not TCS because I've tried it with the TCS disabled.
Like you said, starting with partial throttle, and then rapidlly increasing to full throttle within a second leads to better acceleration accordint to my "butt" dyno. But curious to know why this is?
#13
Originally Posted by vishnus11
Why is that? I experience the same thing - nail the gas from a stop and the car "holds back" for a second till revs build, and then it "unrestrains" itself.
I know its not TCS because I've tried it with the TCS disabled.
Like you said, starting with partial throttle, and then rapidlly increasing to full throttle within a second leads to better acceleration accordint to my "butt" dyno. But curious to know why this is?
I know its not TCS because I've tried it with the TCS disabled.
Like you said, starting with partial throttle, and then rapidlly increasing to full throttle within a second leads to better acceleration accordint to my "butt" dyno. But curious to know why this is?
#14
99 Passat 1.8 T AT - You.
06 (possibly 07) Accord SE I-4 AT - You but close.
98 (possibly 99) Maxima AT - Very close but it depends on the launch. They have a decent power-band in the VQ, but towards the top-end (from 4300K-up), it's a steep drop-off.
06 (possibly 07) Accord SE I-4 AT - You but close.
98 (possibly 99) Maxima AT - Very close but it depends on the launch. They have a decent power-band in the VQ, but towards the top-end (from 4300K-up), it's a steep drop-off.
-1999 Passat 1.8 (turbocharged)has 150HP @5,700 RPM,155 torque@ 4,600 RPM, it weighs 3187 pounds.
-2006-07 Accord (inline4 I-Vtec) has 166HP@5800 RPM,160 torque@ 4000 RPM, it weighs 3126 pounds.
-1995-99 Maxima(V6) has 190HP, 205 torque, weighs 3001 pounds.
The Passat is turbocharged, the Accord has a Vtec, and the Maximas got the VQ engine. I'd have faith on the Maxima because of its weight and the VQ specs.
The VQ is a rock solid engine, and different variances are being used
in the G35 sedan and coupe,350Z, Altima 3.5, and the upcoming Skyline.
#15
Originally Posted by Go90go
@Desired, are you really 15?! If so, damn... I wish I were that young again sometimes... You get away with ALOT of shit, hehe.
~Cheers~
~Cheers~
#16
Originally Posted by Ysidro
From what I googled,
-1999 Passat 1.8 (turbocharged)has 150HP @5,700 RPM,155 torque@ 4,600 RPM, it weighs 3187 pounds.
-2006-07 Accord (inline4 I-Vtec) has 166HP@5800 RPM,160 torque@ 4000 RPM, it weighs 3126 pounds.
-1995-99 Maxima(V6) has 190HP, 205 torque, weighs 3001 pounds.
The Passat is turbocharged, the Accord has a Vtec, and the Maximas got the VQ engine. I'd have faith on the Maxima because of its weight and the VQ specs.
The VQ is a rock solid engine, and different variances are being used
in the G35 sedan and coupe,350Z, Altima 3.5, and the upcoming Skyline.
-1999 Passat 1.8 (turbocharged)has 150HP @5,700 RPM,155 torque@ 4,600 RPM, it weighs 3187 pounds.
-2006-07 Accord (inline4 I-Vtec) has 166HP@5800 RPM,160 torque@ 4000 RPM, it weighs 3126 pounds.
-1995-99 Maxima(V6) has 190HP, 205 torque, weighs 3001 pounds.
The Passat is turbocharged, the Accord has a Vtec, and the Maximas got the VQ engine. I'd have faith on the Maxima because of its weight and the VQ specs.
The VQ is a rock solid engine, and different variances are being used
in the G35 sedan and coupe,350Z, Altima 3.5, and the upcoming Skyline.
~Cheers~
#17
Originally Posted by Go90go
99 Passat 1.8 T AT - You.
06 (possibly 07) Accord SE I-4 AT - You but close.
98 (possibly 99) Maxima AT - Very close but it depends on the launch. They have a decent power-band in the VQ, but towards the top-end (from 4300K-up), it's a steep drop-off.
~Cheers~
P.S. Copy, don't read this thread. And Dudewithout, don't try these hypothetical situations on the street.
06 (possibly 07) Accord SE I-4 AT - You but close.
98 (possibly 99) Maxima AT - Very close but it depends on the launch. They have a decent power-band in the VQ, but towards the top-end (from 4300K-up), it's a steep drop-off.
~Cheers~
P.S. Copy, don't read this thread. And Dudewithout, don't try these hypothetical situations on the street.
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