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Originally Posted by samsam5886
I jotted down some of the things I care about comparing the two. This was originally for myself but then I stumbled upon this thread and thought I might share.
FR-S compared to S2000:
Seats 4 and better audio system than AP1 (arguably)
Also aluminum hood and engine block
Lower center of gravity and maybe even lower than Porsche's
No 50/50 weight distribution (engine doesn't sit behind front axle) but very close
Slightly more grip than stock AP1 not considering tire choice (860mm total tire width except on 17s)
No front double wishbone suspension but Porsches don't have them either
Chassis rigidity probably less (no X-bone monocoque frame) but possibly the same due to roof, if not just a little less
Lower redline and just about 25 hp slower (based off of whp to weight ratio) but power isn't that important to me and power is more "usable"
Also high compression engine with high power per liter but not as high
Gas cap inconvenient on right but you get more exercise
Oil filter very easy to access
Spark plugs harder to change and ignition coils possibly dirtier from sitting lower, but this is once in around 100,000 miles anyways
No HID, no top down
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Yeah, have ordered my BRZ and will trade my AP1, my list was more visual:
Things I like better about my S2000:
exhaust tips: the BRZ has a small pipe in a large tip to look big. S2000 just has larger pipes.
Gear shift knob (S2000 has a nice optional titanium one)
Cup holders, S2000 has none, BRZ seemed to have 2
tranmission tunnel. S2000 was higher and fabric covered, BRZ has lower and plastic - this made the cabin feel nice and cosy
Power, about the same up to BRZs red line, but S2000 develops more from 7500-9000 red line - which I didn't use oftern as the car had to be warm.
A/C vents on BRZ - they look cheap
climate/stereo controls point to the driver in the S2000 and could be operated without looking.
Things I not big on the BRZ
spoiler, would rather none or a big one.
stock wheels - will replace
Prefer the Toyota nose
Prefer the Toyota86 badges because the 86 has good history.
Things like like about the BRZ
Colour (Blue Pearl)
wheels 45s rather than 50/55s on S2000
more storage for weekends away
has a roof! Better rear vision (not plastic) - hopefully better noise
analog RPM gauge
stereo/nav, will hopefully be able to hear it on the motorway now
better mpg
Things I like about both
seats
gear shift
steering wheel
I've yet to drive the BRZ, but I always felt a little on edge in the S, I'm not the best driver in the forum, and it always felt like it was waiting for me to make a mistake so it could put me in a hedge backwards.