Would you rather?

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XV Diesel

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1970 Pontiac Grand Prix

Engine: 455ci (7.5L) 4bbl V8
Horsepower: 370
Torque: 500 lb-ft
Transmission: 4 Speed Manual | 3 Speed Automatic
Weight: 3,715 lbs (1,685 kg)


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1969 Ford Torino Cobra Jet "Drag Pack"

Engine: 428ci (7.0L) 428-4V Ram Air V8
Horsepower: 335 (Advertised, 494 actual)
Torque: 440 lb-ft (Advertised, 500 actual)
Transmission: 3/4 Speed Manual | 3 Speed Automatic
Weight: 3,010 lbs (1,365kg)

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1971 AMC Javelin AMX "Go Package"

Engine: 401ci (6.6L) 4bbl V8
Horsepower: 335
Torque: 435 lb-ft
Transmission: 3/4 Speed Manual | 3 Speed Automatic | 3 Speed "Torque Command" Console Semi-Automatic
Weight: 2,875 lbs (1,304 kg)

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Subaru XV Diesel vs Mitsubishi Pajero; I'm going to choose the XV oddly enough this time, because it's a newer vehicle.

Vananigans; The 1980s GMC van and I guess I'll do something "Random" with it. 2nd place is the VW Samba Bus, it's not half bad looking for a van. The chevy astro is 3rd, the dodge ram van is 4th because I hate the Ram Van. The Toyota is in last place, because it's rear engined and my father & I knew a guy that owned one when I was little and my dad had to fix it often; it was just bother some, especially since the engine was in the middle.

1970 Grand Prix vs 1969 Torino Cobra Jet vs 1971 AMC Javelin AMX; Ford Torino Cobra Jet since the Torino is one of my favorite muscle cars. The AMC Javelin would be my 2nd choice, because it's way better looking than that ugly Pontiac.
 
Bronco vs Cherokee - As much as I like the once AMC now Chrysler 4.0L, the Bronco has it beat in everything. Stronger components, more aftermarket support each each of the 4 engines optioned to be installed have a long history of reliabilty. I had a friend with a 92 that had 325k on it and still going strong today. They are known to take 300k-500k in miles with little to no issue. Awesome, awesome truck.






1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6

Engine: 350ci (5.7L) L98 V8
Horsepower: 215
Torque: 315 lb-ft
Weight: 3,175 lbs (1,440kg)
Transmission: 3/4 Speed Automatic | 4/5 Speed Manual


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1989 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 1LE

Engine: 350ci (5.7L) TPI V8
Horsepower: 245
Torque: 345 lb-ft
Weight: 3,476 lbs ( 1,576kg)
Transmission: 3/4 Speed Automatic | 4/5 Speed Manual

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1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R

Engine: 302ci (5.0L) EFI V8
Horsepower: 235
Torque: 280 lb-ft
Weight: 3,255 lbs (1,476kg)
Transmission: 3/4 Speed Automatic | 4/5 Speed Manual

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1980 Dodge Aspen R/T

Engine: 360ci (5.9L) 4bbl V8
Horsepower: 255
Torque: 360 lb-ft
Weight: 3,200 lbs (1,500kg)
Transmission: 3/4 Speed Manual | 3/4 Speed "TorqueFlite" Semi Automatic

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I'd pick the Cobra....but I'm really heavily leaning towards the Trans Am honestly. I've always had a soft spot for Firebirds.
 
I'd have the IROC-Z with the 5 speed manual. Best combination of power and looks.
 
The trans am is a no brainer, I loved mine. The 86 didn't have a 350 though so id take a 305 5spd.
Vw, the ram would be fun but not my first race choice.
 
savage388
The trans am is a no brainer, I loved mine. The 86 didn't have a 350 though so id take a 305 5spd.
Vw, the ram would be fun but not my first race choice.
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Yes it did. Friend of mine had an '86 with an original unmolested 350 TPI. It was a late model though so that might come into play as far as them introducing them in the '87 models. Most had LB9 305's though.
 
Dodge Ram Van vs. GMC Vandura vs. Volkswagen T2 vs. Toyota Estima vs. Chevrolet Astro - VW, because VW. They're all ugly though.

Results:
1. Volkswagen T2
2. Dodge Ram Van
3. GMC Vandura
4. Chevrolet Astro
5. Toyota Estima

Pontiac Grand Prix vs. Ford Torino Cobra Jet Drag Pack vs. AMC Javelin AMX Go Package - Torino, it's a Torino, I mean come on now.

Results:
1. Ford Torino Cobra Jet Drag Pack
2. AMC Javelin AMX Go Package
3. Pontiac Grand Prix

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Bronco - Jeep, I hate this era of Ford.

BMW i3 vs. Nissan Leaf vs. Fiat 500e - 500, obviously.

Results:
1. Fiat 500e
2. BMW i3
3. Nissan Leaf

Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 vs. Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 1LE vs. Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R vs. Dodge Aspen R/T - Mustang, :drool:

Results:
1. Ford Mustand SVT Cobra R
2. Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6
3. Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 1LE
4. Dodge Aspen R/T

Citroen 2CV Race Car vs. Volkswagen Beetle Fun Cup vs. Dodge Ram Race Van - Beetle, as it says it's fun.

Results:
1. Volkswagen Beetle Fun Cup
2. Dodge Ram Race Van
3. Citroen 2CV Race Car
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Battle of the tastes:

Sport
2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (991)
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JDM
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
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Luxury
2012 Mercedes-Benz S550 (W221)
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Slashfan
Yes it did. Friend of mine had an '86 with an original unmolested 350 TPI. It was a late model though so that might come into play as far as them introducing them in the '87 models. Most had LB9 305's though.
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No it didn't slash, I know for a fact that 87 was the first year for the l98 there were none in 86 and none with the t5. Check thirdgen.org for production numbers if you don't believe me, it's a complete record.
Edit: and I'd take the sti, I love the boxer 4 cylinder sound.
 
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