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AtomicLabMonkey · 2003-04-08, 07:21 AM

Once again I think... he probably wasn't really racing, especially since you guys were rolling along at speed already, so launching skill wouldn't have anything to do with it.

(From edmunds.com),

2003 Porsche Turbo:

Weight: 3388lbs
Power Output: 415bhp @ 6000RPM
Torque Output: 415lb*ft @ 2700RPM
Power/weight ratio: 0.12249

2002 Subaru Impreza:

Weight: 3085lbs
Power Output: 227bhp @ 6000RPM
Torque Output: 217lb*ft @ 4000RPM
Power/weight ratio: 0.07358

Power/weight ratio usually says it all when it comes to acceleration, it's basic physics. Even if your WRX is pimped out and pumping out 300bhp, it still couldn't keep up. Not to mention the Porsche is a 6-speed manual with shorter gearing than the WRX, so it can put that power to the ground more effectively. Oh, and the Porsche is listed at about $124,000, not $90k. :shock:

2003-04-08, 07:21 AM	#3
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	Once again I think... he probably wasn't really racing, especially since you guys were rolling along at speed already, so launching skill wouldn't have anything to do with it. (From edmunds.com), 2003 Porsche Turbo: Weight: 3388lbs Power Output: 415bhp @ 6000RPM Torque Output: 415lbft @ 2700RPM Power/weight ratio: 0.12249 2002 Subaru Impreza: Weight: 3085lbs Power Output: 227bhp @ 6000RPM Torque Output: 217lbft @ 4000RPM Power/weight ratio: 0.07358 Power/weight ratio usually says it all when it comes to acceleration, it's basic physics. Even if your WRX is pimped out and pumping out 300bhp, it still couldn't keep up. Not to mention the Porsche is a 6-speed manual with shorter gearing than the WRX, so it can put that power to the ground more effectively. Oh, and the Porsche is listed at about $124,000, not $90k. :shock: __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."