FR-S comparable? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Burrcold · 11-02-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Billylammerkins

For a car to be comparable (for me), it also has to look as nice, because let's be real, looks do make a difference.

The only car in comparison is an s2000, the Miata and the RX-8 are (no offense) chick cars, and I would never be caught in one of those alive. Although, s2000s are comparable in looks, I wanted something new, and something with more space. The s2000 is fun to drive though!

RX-8 a chicks car?? First I've ever heard anyone say that. I don't think I've ever even need a female driving one.

Snowball · 11-02-2013, 10:35 AM

From experience, I'd say the 86 is comparable to:

240sx - Similar light body feeling but felt "hollow"/handling a little sloppier than the 86, similar power delivery (stock engine)

FC RX-7 (NA) - Similar light body feeling, more twitchy on turning response though, felt somewhat smaller then the 86. Power delivery was similar to the 86

RX-8 - Felt nimble and solid, but definitely heavier/bigger than the 86 through the steering wheel. Power delivery felt different as well, there is more effort to get to redline in the 86 compared to the rotary

NC Miata - Light weight/quick steering with looser turn in, power delivery was similar as well

I would slot it as a hybrid between the RX-8 and the NC Miata, solid feeling chassis with minimal weight and sharp, responsive steering. Great package.

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11-02-2013, 10:35 AM	#16
Snowball Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Whiteout Scion FR-S Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 112 Thanks: 126 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	From experience, I'd say the 86 is comparable to: 240sx - Similar light body feeling but felt "hollow"/handling a little sloppier than the 86, similar power delivery (stock engine) FC RX-7 (NA) - Similar light body feeling, more twitchy on turning response though, felt somewhat smaller then the 86. Power delivery was similar to the 86 RX-8 - Felt nimble and solid, but definitely heavier/bigger than the 86 through the steering wheel. Power delivery felt different as well, there is more effort to get to redline in the 86 compared to the rotary NC Miata - Light weight/quick steering with looser turn in, power delivery was similar as well I would slot it as a hybrid between the RX-8 and the NC Miata, solid feeling chassis with minimal weight and sharp, responsive steering. Great package.

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