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Originally Posted by serialk11r

First of all I think 155hp is more understated than the FA20's 200hp. We all have seen how low the dyno numbers come out to be for the twins. 155hp is a joke for a 2L engine. Toyota's old 4GR-FSE with single fuel injectors made 200hp from 2.5L and a single cam profile, and that's pretty typical of the first generation direct injection engines; barely any more peak power, but better powerband. Peak power to weight ratio should come out to around the same IMO.

But then even if you're only looking at the high rev ranges, the Miata's engine probably has similar power around 5000rpm but it's pulling way less mass. If 155hp is true, then the power just drops off faster after 6000. So on the track, the Miata will pull away at first when accelerating and then the twins might catch up a little when the Miata runs out of steam at high revs assuming 155hp peak power is correct.

I think on lower speed tracks the Miata will definitely be the faster car due to having better average acceleration. On higher speed tracks the twins have more peak power and probably slightly better aerodynamics and may have the advantage.

Even on low speed tracks, RPMs are kept high. You know this right?