i was just wondering how a s2000 would compare to a FD in handling? many say that the FD will handle better...is this true?

 

In certain situations, FWD will be better, such as slippery conditions. This is due to more weight over the wheels and a more benign understeer that is easier to handle. RWD, on the other hand, allows you to more easily position the car in a turn and allows the weight distribution to be more balanced (50/50). Additionally, high horsepower in a FWD car will mean HUGE arm and chest muscles to overcome torque steer tendencies.

F1/CART/NASCAR/etc. don't use FWD for many reasons but ultimate performance is a major consideration...

 

I think that what he means by FD, is the 3rd gen. RX7. The S2k, has a little higher skidpad rating, but on a road course track, the FD will always win. The think is, the rear end is a little better refined on an FD, because Mazda has been making RWD cars for a while, the S2K is honda's first in a long time.

 

what's the skidpad rating on a s2k? regardless, skidpad is largely a factor of the tires, so i don't pay too much attention to that.

here's an article on the fd versus the nsx from road and track...3 of the 6 editors picked the rx7 as the best handling sports car in america

http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/magazin..._article02.html

 

FYI S2000 is not the first RWD car for Honda.Remenber there is no such thing as Acura in Japan.

 

He said "first in a long time", which is true. The NSX drivetrain is more like an FWD than a RWD.

 

There are rwd hondas in japan, last i heard there was a lil turbo van that was rwd.

 

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The Vitz or the Jazz I believe.

 

i believe the vitz is like a echo hatchback. the jazz is made my honda but i don' tknow if it's RWD

 

Why is this thread in "Under the Hood?"