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Old 02-11-2015, 09:30 AM   #607
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Originally Posted by Deslock View Post
Going by the rumored specifications, the 155 HP ND should be a tad faster than the 167 HP NC2, which is about as fast as the FT86 (though many think the NC2 is underrated).
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Results (with a couple values for mass and shift points):
Code:
car     kg    hp   lbf*ft shift 0-60  1/4
NC2L    1227  167  140    7500  7.28  15.57
NC2L    1227  167  140    7200  7.34  15.63
ND2L    1158  155  148    7000  7.18  15.49
ND2L    1158  155  148    6800  7.20  15.51
ND2L    1127  155  148    7000  7.13  15.43
ND2L    1127  155  148    6800  7.15  15.46
ND1.5L  1109  129  111    7500  7.81  16.06
ND1.5L  1086  129  111    7500  7.74  16.00
Code:
car  0-60  1/4
BRZL 6.92  15.31
FRS  6.91  15.31
Not to nitpick, but these two statements don't match. The first statement implies:

ND > NC2 = FT86

But your second statement clearly shows:

FT86 > ND > NC2

I don't really care either way and until someone actually tests the Miata, this is all just useless conjecture, but just thought I'd point out why others might not be following your logic.

FWIW I agree with you that just looking at peak HP and curb weight is over-simplistic. Torque under the curve and gearing matter, as well as drivetrain losses, aero, etc.
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