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Originally Posted by new2subaru
370Z = 3,300lbs
86 = 2,800lbs
You can't undo that.
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370Z = 332HP
3,300lbs/332HP = 9.94lbs per HP
86 = 205 HP
2,800lbs/205HP = 13.65lbs per HP
You can’t undo that.
Of course, power isn’t everything, but a better power to weight ratio matters for performance. The Z is heavier for a reason. Bigger brakes, much wider tyres with lots more lateral grip. To make factory 370Z power safely at the same price, Toyota would almost certainly have to increase the 86s weight to similar levels.
People criticise the Z’s weight, yet the much newer and more expensive Supra weighs even more with ‘officially’ not that much extra power (it’s way underrated in typical BMW fashion though).
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IMO the seating position is terrible in the 370Z and I really like the car.
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I think it is highly dependent on the individual. The lack of reach adjustment in the Z is the single biggest issue - leads to a very ‘Italian’ sports car style long armed driving position. But the Z’s ability to angle the front seat bolster to your liking is something I wish the 86 had.