factory dyno results include boost
it all comes down to which has the power to pull it's weight around faster.
the mazda weighing in at 2843lbs, runs 170hp @ 6000rpm, 160lb @ 3500rpm
while the mini S weighs in at 2678lbs, it only runs 163hp @ 6000rpm, 155lb @ 4000rpm. (this is with the S/C for those who don't know)
the neon weighs 2970lbs and runs 215hp @ 5400rpm, but, a whoppin 245lbs @ 3200rpm(dodge estimate)
the gti (2 engines and can't find weight or rpms but estimating) 1.8t @ 2600lbs / vr6 @ 2675lbs, it runs (1.8T) 180hp @ 5500 and 174lb @ 3300rpm (VR6) running at 200hp and 195lb.
extra note on the VR6 is the design allows for the smoothest power curve available on the streets in stock form
the sentra spec V comes at 2708lbs running 175hp @ 6000rpm and 180lb @ 4000rpm.
means it's lighter and pulls harder than the mazda, heavier but, has the power to make up for it against the mini, fukked against a neon srt-4, and questionable against the gti.
these are my opinion....i repeat, opinion, based on figures provided by the factories. these don't include gearing which could mean the difference between winning and losing.
P.S. go buy a turbo and solve the problem
and yes the neon is very quick running 0-60 in under 6 secs. second fastest in the dodge line-up to the viper
