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Originally Posted by ermax
Splitting hairs I know but the ND2 is 2339lbs. So 9% over 29 years. Percentage wise I am curious how that compares to a 964 vs 992.
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But if you want to compare apples to apples then you'd be closer comparing the NA against the ND 1.5 liter (which isn't sold in the US). Those two weights are almost exactly the same.
As an aside, I wish the ND was sold without power steering. Such a small and light car - it doesn't need it.
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Originally Posted by ermax
I responded to you thinking it was the last post in the thread. I see the comparison was already made.
I own a 1st gen IS300 and what I always find odd is how Toyota managed to get it down to 3250lbs considering it has that monster iron block 2JZ in it. It doesn't lack sound deadening, it has airbags all over the place, it has a nice interior, RWD, minimal use of aluminium, ect, ect. Where did they manage to compensate for that 750lbs engine? Oh and it wasn't a high priced tag car either. Even in it's day it was light considering the engine.
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It's because the car has a tiny, tiny rear seat (by sedan standards). Which I'm okay with. It's the entry level sedan - that's how it's supposed to be.
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