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Old 05-04-2012, 05:04 PM   #259
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Originally Posted by KeepGuessing View Post
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The issue is that the torque isn't flat..Yes the BRZ produced a hair more torque..but because of those dips you cannot "depend" on it being there....

NOT only that the higher rev nature of the k20 puts that much "more" of a guarantee when you get on the accelerator you'll be in a more optimal point in the powerband..Vs landing right in the deadspot on in the BRZ Which is what comprehensive test drives have complained about.
Moot point because even in the deadspot, the BRZ is making more torque than the RSX-S. The BRZ will feel stronger than the RSX-S around town, and as strong at high rpms.

20-30 lb-ft advantage of BRZ >>> RSX-S geared for +600 rpm powerband

Calculating torque to wheels per gear should bear this out.
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