Would you rather?

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Lotuses vs. Wiesmann vs. BR-Z: there is absolutely no reason for me not to go for the Wiesmann. One man's ugly is another one's brutally evil in black (I'm that latter one by the way), it has M5 power in a car weighing over 500kg less than the M5, it's savagely quick, rear-wheel-drive and lively. Bonkers, and that's why I love it.



Defender vs. Troopie vs. G-Klasse: The good ol' Troop Carrier.

458 Italia vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost: The Roller, easily. The Ferrari is the darling of automotive journalism but I'm part of the minority that doesn't actually like the styling (I prefer the MP4-12C) and aside from the fact that they have no place in a comparison with one another I have a preference to daily-driver iron-fist-in-velvet-glove performance.

So in this case I'd rather the Rolls-Royce. In a perfect world though? Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
 
Murcie_LP640
458 Italia vs. Rolls-Royce Ghost: The Roller, easily. The Ferrari is the darling of automotive journalism but I'm part of the minority that doesn't actually like the styling (I prefer the MP4-12C) and aside from the fact that they have no place in a comparison with one another I have a preference to daily-driver iron-fist-in-velvet-glove performance.

So in this case I'd rather the Rolls-Royce. In a perfect world though? Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
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I agree 100% with what you just said, same preferences. 👍
 
Bodyguard
Sorry, but I believe that the Mini is an overpriced Golf. As you mentioned, they are completely unrelated in terms of manufacturing, however I think that you can get more car out of a cheaper Golf than a Mini. Maybe they have different interiors and different handling etc, but they are both hot euro hatches; one of them is just cheaper and better than the other. So, if you get a similar experience in both cars, they can be compared. As I previously mentioned, though, the Golf is cheaper. Thus, the Mini is just a more expensive Golf. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Again, what?

You know what? The S-Class is just an overpriced Hyundai Equus. The Equus does everything the S-Class does, but for around $30k less. Never mind that the S-Class is German, and the Equus is Korean, and their respective brands have never been affiliated with one another. No, the S-Class is an overpriced Equus. Seems legit. I'm not trying to shoot down your opinion; you can think whatever you wanna think about both cars. But I still don't understand, where does the "Mini is just a more expensive Golf" come from? Is Golf a class of car? In that case, isn't a Golf an overpriced Focus? I can buy a Focus for a few thousand cheaper than a Golf, right? I just don't get where you're coming from.
 
Bodyguard
Sorry, but I believe that the Mini is an overpriced Golf. As you mentioned, they are completely unrelated in terms of manufacturing, however I think that you can get more car out of a cheaper Golf than a Mini. Maybe they have different interiors and different handling etc, but they are both hot euro hatches; one of them is just cheaper and better than the other. So, if you get a similar experience in both cars, they can be compared. As I previously mentioned, though, the Golf is cheaper. Thus, the Mini is just a more expensive Golf. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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No... just, no. What you've said has made no sense at all. Minis look completely different than Golfs. As you said yourself, they also handle completely different and have few similarities when it comes to interior styling. That's three key components I've named that make a car unique, thus proving that a Mini is in no way like a Golf, other than the fact that it's a hatchback. Saying you can get more out of a cheaper Golf than a Mini also has no relation, because that is simply your opinion. And its price doesn't play a role in this situation either. Both cars have hardly anything in common and are unique in their own way.
 
Actually aren't a mini and Golf in the same class of car? Correct me if Im wrong, but I honestly can't see why the Mini is priced as it is...

Also the S class isn't in the same class as the Equus, you can see from materials that it fits in between a E and S.
 
phil bell
Actually aren't a mini and Golf in the same class of car? Correct me if Im wrong, but I honestly can't see why the Mini is priced as it is...
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There's about a twenty inch length difference between the Mini and Golf. The Golf's a regular compact whereas the Mini would be a subcompact. They're lumped together in the hot hatch class, but really both fall into different categories within that class. The Mini's sized similarly and performs similarly to a Ford Fiesta ST, whereas the Golf's competitor would be the larger Focus ST.

phil bell
Also the S class isn't in the same class as the Equus, you can see from materials that it fits in between a E and S.
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The S-Class and Equus are both full size luxury cars.
 
'79 F250 vs '85 F250: Hmmm... The 85 F-250 easily. Now where can I get one of those GAA engines? :mischievous:👍

Morgan vs. Weismann GT: I have a liking to those Weismanns, they remind me of some of the TVRs and the Caterhams put together. And I'll take that Electric Blue! ;)

Evora vs. Exige vs. BRZ vs. Weismann: Ugh, tough choice here..... I'll have the BRZ and the Exige. BRZ for daily driving and track, the the Lotus for a track warrior. Can't go wrong. ;)

Defender vs. Trooper vs. G-Class: Give me the Defender. The British Hummer H1.

458 vs. Rolls Royce: Seriously? I'll take the 458 hands down! Then do some small upgrades to make it feel like a 458 GT2 built for the roads. ;)
 
I'd have the Defender and the 458 even though it was a very bad would you rather in my opinion because the Roller and the Ferrari are two completley different cars.
 
4 x 4's: I'll take the Defender. An absolute icon.

458 vs Ghost: The Rolls is good if you want to spend your time being driven around and the performance will worry some Porsches. But the 458 is just so much better as a performance car. Ferrari for me.
 
Doog
There's about a twenty inch length difference between the Mini and Golf. The Golf's a regular compact whereas the Mini would be a subcompact. They're lumped together in the hot hatch class, but really both fall into different categories within that class. The Mini's sized similarly and performs similarly to a Ford Fiesta ST, whereas the Golf's competitor would be the larger Focus ST.



The S-Class and Equus are both full size luxury cars.
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I see, that makes things alot clearer.
 
Ferrari 458 Italia vs. Rolls Royce Ghost

Mid-tier supercar versus the most luxurious car on the planet. I think I'd rather have the Ghost.
 
2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG MSRP: $95,900
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OR

2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid MSRP: $99,000
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Definitely the Merc. While not quite as characterful as the pretty much legend-status M156 V8, the 5.5L twin-turbo V8 in the new 63 AMGs pulls out some wicked numbers, and a lot of twist.

Plus I love the CLS-Klasse.

Roadster battle now!

1999 Honda S2000, F20C 2.0L I4 VTEC, 178kW/238hp, 208Nm/153lb-ft, stock.

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$22,500

vs.

2004 Mazda MX-5 SE, BP 1.8L turbocharged I4, 121kW/162hp, 206Nm/152lb-ft, has custom exhaust and air filter.

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$22,000

vs.

1999 Porsche Boxster, M96-21 2.5L flat-6, 150kW/201hp, 260Nm/190lb-ft, stock.

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$21,900

There are Boxster S' for this price but I wrangled in the standard Boxster to make things fairer in the numbers game. Middle-ground for power, best for torque, and most amount of kms done.

The S2000 has 111,000 the MX-5 has 67,000 and the Boxster has 147,000km.

You have AU$25,000 to choose a roadster and lightly modify at your leisure. Choose wisely and remember that they all have their quirks.
 
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I would take the S2000. My reasons?

1st off, bulletproof reliability. We all know how Hondas are diehard cars. If I took the S2000, I know that I do not need much money at all for repairs.

Secondly, insurance. Yes, all three cars are sports cars. But, a Honda S2000 is relatively cheaper to insure than a Mazda Miata and DEFINITELY lower than the Porsche Boxster.

Thirdly, power. All cars have respectable power. However, I would personally take a VTEC over a Mazda engine any day, mainly since they deliver great power without sacrificing reliability and fuel economy.

It was actually hard for me to choose between the Mazda and the Honda, but I will have to go with the Honda on this one. If need be, I can get on my computer and write out more reasons 👍
 
CLS vs Panamera: This would seem as a completely ridiculous comparison as the GTS is closer to the AMG. I'll still take the CLS because of that glorious AMG lunacy and the fact that the Porsche is still a hybrid.

Roadsters: I'll have the Boxster. The S2000 is old hat and VTEC is past it's glory days from Fast & Furious 1, and the MX-5 is simply too girly.
 
I'll break it down car-by-car.

The Honda S2000 is pretty much the bee's knees to me. It may suffer a bit in tractability but it's pretty much a race car and it feels it. Exemplary manual gearbox, beautifully revvy VTEC motor, spartan but well-built interior, and rear-drive balance. The styling however is I feel one of its biggest strong points. It looks clean, it still looks fresh even in 2013 and it looks masculine, something that can't really be said of the other two.

The MX-5 is, weirdly, the odd one out in this. It's the only one that has not only aftermarket bits on it but also factory fitted enhancements. I'll give you the low-down on what the SE actually is.

For the NB, Australia got two turbocharged versions of the MX-5. The first was known as the SP, which was sort of like the MazdaSpeed Miata in the US in terms of its engine outputs. Limited edition (just 100 units), they came with the 1.8L BP-Z3 with a turbocharger producing 157kW/211hp and 280Nm/207lb-ft of torque, but no modifications to the chassis, suspension or any of the other details.

The SE, however, was an overall more well-rounded vehicle. The SE had a much milder boost but also gained bigger wheels with stickier tyres, lowered and stiffened suspension, thicker sway bars and better brakes. As a modifier's car then the MX-5 is an immediate pick, however the turbocharger is not really that effective in this company. The SP's more powerful turbo is a common upgrade.

The Boxster, being a 6-cylinder vs. 4-cylinder affair, has the torque over the other two, and is considerably quicker accelerating than either of them too. However I feel that from the looks of the 986 it's the most outdated of the three, and it looks rather ugly in my opinion. I know it would be fairer in this comparison as a standard Boxster but if I chose the standard Boxster I'd still be having pangs of regret that it isn't either an S...








...or an S2000. I'll take the Honda, thanks :)
 
Porsche Panamera Hybrid v. Mercedes CLS63 AMG: lolwut. AMG easily.


S2000 v. Miata v. Boxster: Easily the S2000.
 
CLS63 AMG v Panamera hybrid.

To me, the Porsche would be no good. I'd take the CLS63 AMG Shooting Break, thanks.
 
Cls and S2000 I'll pick. Cls because if I would choose a Panamera I would get a turbo not a hybrid. S2000 because it looks ok and would last a bit longer than the others mechanically.
 

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