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The 370z is overall a better car for the track. But that doesn't mean the BRZ is less fun to drive, even if the 370z is faster. The 370Z is an amazing car, and puts to shame many cars in its price group. Tons of potential in that car.
I like the BRZ, it has a rear seat. That's the only basis of me wanting one over a 370Z. The 370 beats the BRZ/FRS in nearly every instrumented test, and it gets a lot better when it is modified!
I agree the torque dip is concerning, but if a turbo cures that issue... done lol.
I do agree that stickier rubber will go a long way to improve factory numbers. But to add the 100hp the car needs to outgun the 370z, the brakes to handle the extra power, increase the chassis rigidity to cope with the extra weight and power, it will likely gain a couple hundred pounds.
The 370Z is a great value. The BRZ is still an amazing car, just as the 240sx or the rwd corolla. Fun, cheap, and relatively practical. There will always be faster cars, but I'd rather drift as slow as a continent, as long as it is fun. All puns intended.
In all, there are tons of reasons I am a fan of the BRZ. I love this little car. It looks great, has a strong platform to build on and improve, and is more practical for the family to use, or even to give emergency rides to. All that, and it is cheaper than most other cars. I love it. It just works. I've owned fast cars, and i can tell you this: Having something fast doesn't make it fun. Reaching the limits of the car before your own limits... that is fun. Driving a slow car fast, beats driving a fast car slow... any day of the week.
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