[flipper35]

Andy,

You give the torque for both motors at peak hp. What are the graphs for the torque curves on both motors.

Also the S2000 is only quick if you drop the clutch. A rolling start and they are EASILY blown off by a lesser car. Look in MT or C&D 5-60mph figures.

Street start 7.3 seconds in the Honda with 240hp and 153lb/ft at 2780 lbs.
Standing start 5.5 seconds.
Quarter mile in 15.1@96mph

The new Neon SRT-4 same magazine 215hp and 245lb/ft at 2644lbs.
Street start not available.
Standing start in 5.6 seconds.
Quarter mile in 14.2@102mph

I chose these because they were quick to look up and similar in weight and had the hp/tq spread. Given the q-mile I say tq wins here.

I like to have the torque numbers higher than the hp numbers. You make your hp down low, less stress on the engine and you don't have to DOWNSHIFT to pass.

Just my .02.