Yes, my vote is for the mk3.I have my reasons for that.So whats yours , and why?
Sexiest body, best sounding motor, colors, options available at the time, STYLE...MK3 has it for me.
I love when dubbers use this argument but then turn around and bash Hondas for being nothing but noisy. GTIs aren't all that fast, either, and they do make a lot of noise. Sorry to burst your bubble.
H22A Found in the Japanese 5th gen Prelude Type-S and SiR S-Spec (BB6). It produces 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) @ 7,200 rpm & 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) @ 6,500 rpm and comes with a red valvecover.
You're really not going to feel a 10lb/ft difference, especially given the aggressive gearing that Hondas are known for compared to the taller gearing in VWs.
Yes you will. When one makes 163 ft·lbs @ 6,500 rpm and the other makes 173 ft-lbs @ 4,200 rpm, there's a big difference. It's also not just the peak torque, and where it makes it; the 2.8L VR6 we're all refering to makes plenty of torque 1500 rpm before that too. The agressively camed Honda will only produce sharp peaks. Good power-to-weight ratio? Absolutely, but lets face it; the Honda engine is more of a race engine, where torque is your enemy. On the street, you want the torque. It's what puts a smile on your face. The VR6 does this beatifully.
Oh and another advantage of having less agressively geared engines that make less bhp-to-displacement; increased longevity. It really does take a beating and a half to start wearing down the VR6 to the point where it starts to burn oil. I can't say the same for Honda engines.
A1. Light, faster then all gtis until the 5 (second favorite). A nice A1 with single rounds (we even got a factory GTI in Canada in 78) the plaid interior and some nice light wheels and good suspension setup pretty much summarizes what these cars are about.
Not faster than any that followed and the front end was mush from the factory. A tie-bar is all it needs, but I assumed we were talking stock. :thumbup:
A2 - Best combination of light weight, tossable handling, and comfort.
A1 - Light and fun to drive. Easy to fix.
A4 - Looks timeless, can be made to go fast in a straight line (but interior falls apart and is mostly a pig)
A6 - Corrected most of the A5's flaws, but still doesn't look very Germanic. Pretty damn heavy.
A5 - Drives better than A4, but looks Japanese. Heavy.
A3 - Never cared for these. The VR6 is a boat anchor and the 2.0 8V is barely adequate. The car also looks like a Mk2 with a gland problem.
A2 - Best combination of light weight, tossable handling, and comfort.
A1 - Light and fun to drive. Easy to fix.
A4 - Looks timeless, can be made to go fast in a straight line (but interior falls apart and is mostly a pig)
A6 - Corrected most of the A5's flaws, but still doesn't look very Germanic. Pretty damn heavy.
A5 - Drives better than A4, but looks Japanese. Heavy.
A3 - Never cared for these. The VR6 is a boat anchor and the 2.0 8V is barely adequate. The car also looks like a Mk2 with a gland problem.
the a2 was my first love- it was light and handled like a go cart... in this shell even the 8v was peppy
the a4- much improved styling over the a3, last generation before they got hella fat, 1.8t- DAT ENGINE!
i have high hopes for the a7 and if they get it right it will be my first new car purchase
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