Would you rather?

[VanquishedFox]

Maverick, for obvious reasons.

 

[xXKingJoshXx]

May I ask why a 5.0L V8 is being compared with a 2.3L I4, with a 100hp difference? Both are pretty much the same type of car.

 

[GranTurismo916]

Ford Maverick Grabber vs. Chevrolet Vega GT L-11 - Maverick, much more power.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

I'd pick the Egoist and the 911 Turbo, and that is despite the Cayman's newfound capabilities. I prefer the looks of the 997, and it's a Turbo.

Custom/Tuned Retro From Around the World

America - 2012 HPP Superbird

Throwback to: Plymouth Road Runner Superbird
Based on: Dodge Challenger
Shortlist of mods: Three-stage adjustable K&W coilovers; exhaust (optional side-exits); Manguson supercharger (525hp rated for 5.7L HEMI); adjustable aerodynamics including Superbird rear wing and 57-piece nosecone; functional hood scoop; retrimmed interior; 20" wheels and tyres

Germany - 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

Throwback to: Several great classic 911s from all eras
Based on: 997 Porsche Carrera 2S
Shortlist of mods: Whale-tail rear spoiler, 19" Fuchs-design alloy wheels, wide-body arches from 911 Carrera 4, Porsche Exclusive brown leather interior, double-dome roof, modified inlet manifold (23bhp increase to 403bhp), 20mm lowered suspension

Australia - 2009 HDT VK Retro Group A "Blue Meanie"

Throwback to: VK Holden Commodore SS Gr.A, lovingly named "Blue Meanie"
Based on: VE Holden Commodore SS(-V).
Shortlist of mods: Bilstein coilovers; 350kW (536hp) performance package including cam, exhaust, headers, hi-flow cats; Harrop performance brake package; (optional) twin-screw supercharger taking power to 450kW/603hp and 800Nm/596lb-ft; full retro bodykit and 19" wheels and tyres; and retrimmed interior.

Italy - Pininfarina Stratos

Throwback to: Lancia Stratos HF Stradale
Based on: Ferrari 430 Scuderia
Shortlist of mods: Entirely new bodyshell and interior, shortened chassis, engine tweaked to 532hp/383lb-ft

Great Britain - 2011 Eagle Speedster (wanted to use Growler E but production hasn't been confirmed)

Throwback to: Jaguar E-Type
Based on: Jaguar E-Type
Shortlist of mods: 4.7-litre Eagle straight-6 with 5-speed gearbox; custom "speedster" conversion; reskinned interior; adapted bodyshell along with wider track and rear arches; custom designed aluminium rimmed "wire mesh" wheels with 3-eared spinners; AP Racing performance brakes.

Japan - HKS GT86 Drift Car

Throwback To: AE86 Sprinter Trueno drifters
Based on: Toyota GT86
Shortlist of mods: full HKS catalogue of performance parts including GT supercharger, exhaust, suspension, sequential transmission; stripped interior with racing modifications (dual-purpose D1 Drifter and Time Attack); signature HKS livery.

I know the HKS 86 isn't exactly the best for this comparison but I couldn't really find anything else to suit, and in every other criteria the standard 86 pales in comparison.

 

[GranTurismo916]

HPP Superbird vs. Porsche 911 S/C vs. HDT VK Retro Group A "Blue Meanie" vs. Pininfarina Stratos vs. Eagle Speedster vs. HKS GT86 Drift Car - Eagle Speedster for beauty and performance.

 

[Bopop4]

The Eagle and the Porsche are the only ones that don't look ridiculous.
I would have the Eagle, because it looks awesome.

Here is a better picture, with a front view.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

To be fair, Stratos aside, the cars the rest are interpreting were also kind of "ridiculous" to look at. The reasoning behind my comparison is more to do with which heritage and overall build appeals more to people rather than outright styling.

In my case, that'll be the Stratos.

 

[VanquishedFox]

Stratos because Stratos.

 

[Beeblebrox237]

Ooh, that's tough. I love both the Stratos and Eagle. In the end, I'd rather have the gorgeous Eagle Speedster.

 

[Slash]

May I ask why a 5.0L V8 is being compared with a 2.3L I4, with a 100hp difference? Both are pretty much the same type of car.

I picked the best options for each car. I was waiting for people to take the vega in favor of swapping in ls1s. I was going to pick an I6 for the maverick but I sai screw it.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

911, Ford, and Egal.

911: Looks better to me.

Ford: don't really like either but I'll choose the ford.

Egal: because its a modern E Type.

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

Porsche Cayman S, new and well optioned, £55,000, plus your choice of wheels, colour, and transmission

OR

This exact 997 Turbo Tiptronic, 13,500 miles

^ That Tiptronic really made my tongue very sour. I configured the 981 Cayman just the way I wanted and I ended up £15K more than the 997. Even with that dent, its going to worth it every mile! So the 981 S then!

Ford Maverick Grabber 5.0L 302 V8

Power: 210 @ 3,400rpm
Torque: 300 @ 1,800rpm
Weight: 2,600lbs
Transmission: 4 speed manual

Will bark the tires through 3rd gear stock. Plenty of point A-B power.

OR

Chevy Vega GT L-11 2300 2.3L Inline 4

Horsepower: 110 @ 5,400rpm
Torque: 138 @ 4,800rpm
Weight: 2,700

^ After seeing the Maverick up close and now seeing that figure. The Grabber is my choice! No contest!

Custom/Tuned Retro From Around the World

America - 2012 HPP Superbird

or

Germany - 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

or

Australia - 2009 HDT VK Retro Group A "Blue Meanie"

or

Italy - Pininfarina Stratos

or

Great Britain - 2011 Eagle Speedster (wanted to use Growler E but production hasn't been confirmed)

or

Japan - HKS GT86 Drift Car

^ I'd pick the Speedster (countryside cruiser), the HDT (everyday car), & the Stratos (car meets, etc.). Each car for it's own purposes and I love it! All I need is the Raptor to complete my epic garage!

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

I'm not trying to make you feel bad, but multiple people have told you time and time again that you shouldn't choose multiple cars in a comparison. The title is Would You Rather, which implies that you need to make a decision between the cars specified. Clearly it hasn't sunk in, so perhaps a definition of the word rather would be of help to you.

rath·er
/ˈraT͟Hər/
Adverb
Used to indicate one's preference in a particular matter: "would you like some wine, or would you rather stick to sherry?".
Exclamation
Used to express emphatic affirmation, agreement, or acceptance: "“You are glad to be home, aren't you?” “Rather!”".
Synonyms
quite - pretty - somewhat - preferably


So, whenever you reply to this thread again, be sure to keep the definition of rather in your mind, and know that you need to narrow your choice down to one, and only one car. Thanks.

Ok, I'll stop requesting every car out there after that last move. For now on, one car.

My turn. Would you rather have a:

Lotus 2-eleven:

or a

Lotus 340r:

or an

Ariel Atom:

or a

Caterham Superlight R500:

or a

KTM XBOW:

I realise that these cars may not be similar in terms of price, but I thought that they would make a good comparo because of their similar performance figures.

The Lotuses are alright, but the serious ones are the KTM, R500 and Atom. But I'll take the R500, because power-to-weight. And if you want more power, add a supercharger. 👍

Would you rather Have

2013 Chevy Sonic RS- 138 horsepower -148 lb.-ft.

Or an 2013 Ford Fiesta ST-197 horsepower -202 lb.-ft. of torque.

Me I am A Chevrolet guy so I would have to pick the sonic,

I'll take the Fiesta ST and paint it like the Sonic RS pictured and some modifications as well. 👍

Would You Rather:

2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition

OR

2008 Spyker C8 Aileron

Hmmmm.... I'll go with the C8, because rarity and unique.

Luxury Sedans:

2014 Kia Cadenza; FF; $38,900 (My pick. Such elegant styling.)

OR

2014 Infiniti Q50; RWD; $39,550

OR

2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sedan; AWD; $38,850

Tough one, but the Kia combined with FWD is like the Camry and the Impala, it doesn't fit the cars they're not compact sedans IMO. So it is between the BMW and Infiniti, so I'll take the Q50, because VQ. 👍

Would you rather?

GT-R Spec V - $160000

Or

GT-R Egoist - $150000

Hmmmm.... I like them both, but I'll take the Spec V since it's lighter and faster. And I can add some of the Egoist's lights to the Spec V as well. 👍

Porsche Cayman S, new and well optioned, £55,000, plus your choice of wheels, colour, and transmission

OR

This exact 997 Turbo Tiptronic, 13,500 miles

Hmmm... I'll have the 911 Turbo S.

997 Turbo Tiptronic for me.

Ford Maverick Grabber 5.0L 302 V8

Power: 210 @ 3,400rpm
Torque: 300 @ 1,800rpm
Weight: 2,600lbs
Transmission: 4 speed manual

Will bark the tires through 3rd gear stock. Plenty of point A-B power.

Chevy Vega GT L-11 2300 2.3L Inline 4

Horsepower: 110 @ 5,400rpm
Torque: 138 @ 4,800rpm
Weight: 2,700

The Maverick easily and fix her up as a 10 second car and a monster on the track, versatile can be amazing on a muscle car. 👍

Custom/Tuned Retro From Around the World

America - 2012 HPP Superbird

Throwback to: Plymouth Road Runner Superbird
Based on: Dodge Challenger
Shortlist of mods: Three-stage adjustable K&W coilovers; exhaust (optional side-exits); Manguson supercharger (525hp rated for 5.7L HEMI); adjustable aerodynamics including Superbird rear wing and 57-piece nosecone; functional hood scoop; retrimmed interior; 20" wheels and tyres

Germany - 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

Throwback to: Several great classic 911s from all eras
Based on: 997 Porsche Carrera 2S
Shortlist of mods: Whale-tail rear spoiler, 19" Fuchs-design alloy wheels, wide-body arches from 911 Carrera 4, Porsche Exclusive brown leather interior, double-dome roof, modified inlet manifold (23bhp increase to 403bhp), 20mm lowered suspension

Australia - 2009 HDT VK Retro Group A "Blue Meanie"

Throwback to: VK Holden Commodore SS Gr.A, lovingly named "Blue Meanie"
Based on: VE Holden Commodore SS(-V).
Shortlist of mods: Bilstein coilovers; 350kW (536hp) performance package including cam, exhaust, headers, hi-flow cats; Harrop performance brake package; (optional) twin-screw supercharger taking power to 450kW/603hp and 800Nm/596lb-ft; full retro bodykit and 19" wheels and tyres; and retrimmed interior.

Italy - Pininfarina Stratos

Throwback to: Lancia Stratos HF Stradale
Based on: Ferrari 430 Scuderia
Shortlist of mods: Entirely new bodyshell and interior, shortened chassis, engine tweaked to 532hp/383lb-ft

Great Britain - 2011 Eagle Speedster (wanted to use Growler E but production hasn't been confirmed)

Throwback to: Jaguar E-Type
Based on: Jaguar E-Type
Shortlist of mods: 4.7-litre Eagle straight-6 with 5-speed gearbox; custom "speedster" conversion; reskinned interior; adapted bodyshell along with wider track and rear arches; custom designed aluminium rimmed "wire mesh" wheels with 3-eared spinners; AP Racing performance brakes.

Japan - HKS GT86 Drift Car

Throwback To: AE86 Sprinter Trueno drifters
Based on: Toyota GT86
Shortlist of mods: full HKS catalogue of performance parts including GT supercharger, exhaust, suspension, sequential transmission; stripped interior with racing modifications (dual-purpose D1 Drifter and Time Attack); signature HKS livery.

I know the HKS 86 isn't exactly the best for this comparison but I couldn't really find anything else to suit, and in every other criteria the standard 86 pales in comparison.

A tough one here! Hmmmm, well I'll take the 911 SC, because 997 C2 turns into classic 911s.

 

[JAHHAJ]

Egoist, Cayman, Maverick, Speedster.

 

[Sage Ages]

Nissan GT-R Spec V vs. Nissan GT-R Egoist - Egoist, cheaper and I think the wheels fit it more then the Spec V.

It's the exact same wheels.

 

[SVX]

Superbird vs. 911 vs. "Blue Meanie" vs. Stratos vs. Eagle Speedster vs. HKS GT86

Dayum. I'd be happy with any, with an exception to the HPP Superbird. Gah, that thing looks like a beached whale.

Don't get me wrong, I like the original, but, it's just.

Anyways, back to the topic, I think I'll go for the Eagle Speedster. Seems like a car that you can simply enjoy, similar to the Singer 911.

👍

 

[phil bell]

The Stratos all day everyday.

A great modern take on a legend, shame it never made production.

 

[GranTurismo916]

It's the exact same wheels.

 

[Xavier2342]

Brand New Porsche Cayman S vs. Used Porsche 997 Turbo Tiptronic

I'd much rather have the used 997 Turbo

Maverick Grabber vs. Vega GT

Even if both cars had V8's or equal horsepower ratings, I'd rather have the Maverick, especially in that color.

Custom/Tunned Retro From Around The World

Of all these cars, I'd rather have the '11 Eagle Speedster. Since I first began to learn more about this car in Forza 3, I've loved the Jaguar E-Type ever since.

 

[Xavier2342]

2003 Mazda Mazdaspeed Protégé (5-Speed, FWD, 2.0 L, 170 hp/160 ft-lbs.)

or

2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4 (5-Speed, FWD, 2.4 L, 215 hp/245 ft-lbs.)

 

[Bopop4]

The Mazda.

I'm sure the Neon would be fun, but I want a car that lasts.

 

[Beeblebrox237]

Mazda.

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

I'll have the Neon SRT-4. Love this version of the Neon.

 

[JAHHAJ]

Mazda.

 

[VanquishedFox]

Neon. Great torque. 👍

 

[SVX]

Mazdaspeed vs. SRT4


Mazda. I don't think reliability on Dodges is very good compared to Mazdas, and I prefer the looks of the Mazda. Would look great with a nice drop and set of wheels.

 

[AudiMan2011]

Porsches: Turbo. No questions asked.

GT-Rs: Spec-V. The more hardcore, the better.

Tuners: Stratos. Short wheelbase coupled to a 500hp Ferrari powertrain will test a driver's mettle.

Protege vs Neon: Protege please. The Neon looks ghastly and is far too overhyped.

 

[Doog]

Cadenza VS Q50 VS 328i

Interesting, a full size car, a midsize car (albeit borderline, really), and a compact car here, in that respective order. The 328i is out, because while I'm a fan of the F30 3-Series, I'd prefer the six cylinder 335i. The Kia's a pretty nice car, even with that odd grille it has. The interior's very nice as well, while definitely a conservative design compared to other modern interiors, actually reminds me of an Infiniti interior. Funnily enough, the Q50's interior reminds me of that of a Hyundai Sonata's, which isn't good because I don't like the styling of the Sonata's interior. Sure the Q50's a pretty attractive car exterior-wise, but I'm gonna be sitting inside the car most of the time, not looking at it from a distance, and as such, I want a nice interior. For that reason I'd take the Cadenza, with its nicer interior and classy exterior. Sure it's not as interesting to drive, but as a daily driver, it'd do very well.

Cayman VS 911 Turbo

The 911 would be hella fun to drive, but it's just not a very exciting car outside, or inside as far as looks go. The new Cayman is very strong in the looks department, and like any new Porsche, it has a beautiful interior. Combine this with a mid engined layout that's sure to make things more lively, as well as steering that's regarded as the best in the business by more than a few, and you've got yourself a very attractive sports car.

Mazdaspeed Protege VS Neon SRT-4

I like the first generation Dodge Neon. Safe, luxurious and refined it was not, but if you're looking for a quirky, fun to drive little runabout, the original Neon was and still is (albeit for much less money now) a great choice. Much like the Ford Focus, the Neon lost its original flare and became more muted in its second iteration. Sure it was safer, more luxurious (relatively), and more refined, but you don't see car guys looking back all misty eyed on second generation Neons. You could say that the SRT-4 brought back the fun to drive factor, but it was a much faster, much more serious car in a way that the original wasn't intended to be. Unlike the old Neon R/T, the SRT-4 looked downright ricey from the factory. The Protege's never been a car that I've looked at and said "hey, that's cool", but it's also not something I've ever wanted to point and laugh at in the streets. I have a very neutral opinion of it. Neutral's always better than negative, so I'll take the Protege.

1995 Acura Legend LS Coupe (3.2 V6, 230 horsepower, 206 lb-ft, 6-Speed M/T or 4-Speed A/T, ~3500 lbs, FWD)

1995 Lexus SC300 (3.0 I6, 225 horsepower, 210 lb-ft, 5-Speed M/T or 4-Speed A/T, ~3500 lbs, RWD)

1997 Acura CL 3.0 Premium (3.0 V6, 200 horsepower, 195 lb-ft, 4-Speed A/T, ~3200 lbs, FWD)

 

[AudiMan2011]

I'll have the Lexus. It'll likely be the most comfortable and most relaxing to drive.

 

[Xavier2342]

'95 Acura Legend LS Coupe vs. '95 Lexus SC300 vs. '97 Acura CL 3.0 Premium

Oh man, talk about blast from the past. Back home the Acura Legend well known for it's reliability. Even though the Acura Legend is fairly old, I still love the styling of that car and would gladly own one. I don't really have much to say about the Acura CL, I'm pretty sure it's just as reliable as the Legend but I never really cared for the rearend of this car. Now onto the SC300... I've always preferred this bodystyle of the SC300 versus the newer bodystyle. Even though these also came with V8's, I love the idea of a 2JZ backed by a TH400. With that being said, I'd rather have the SC300.