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I own a 2020 Accord Sport 1.5 turbo. Have you ever noticed a big difference in performance of the same model/trim/performance mode?
My friend has the same car as me. He was in sport mode but his car felt slower than mine. Maybe his car wasn’t broken in yet? Can there be differences in 0-60 sec. times with the car being in the same mode? Maybe it’s the driver, but we both have the CVT transmission
Weather conditions, driver, type fuel, etc, may have a greater effect on the output of a smaller displacement engine.
BUT, to answer your question, in all my years of driving the only time I ever saw a noticeable difference in the same cars was with an old (60s) British car I owned. It was clearly quicker than other identical cars in the car club. No engine work, completely stock vehicles.
Have you ever noticed a big difference in performance of the same model/trim/performance mode?
Yes. I've driven a lot of Ford mustangs and have frequently driven the same trim/model/engine back to back. Some of them run very strong, and some are dogs. So many variables as to why.
I own a 2020 Accord Sport 1.5 turbo. Have you ever noticed a big difference in performance of the same model/trim/performance mode?
My friend has the same car as me. He was in sport mode but his car felt slower than mine. Maybe his car wasn’t broken in yet? Can there be differences in 0-60 sec. times with the car being in the same mode? Maybe it’s the driver, but we both have the CVT transmission
Is your butt calibrated?
Sorry, but unless you put a stopwatch on it, differences in "feel" are not reportable. In God we trust, all others bring data.
Sorry, but unless you put a stopwatch on it, differences in "feel" are not reportable. In God we trust, all others bring data.
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He's not writing a piece for Car and Driver... it was a 'feel' question. And apparently quite legitimate by some of the useful responses.
I actually agree with Rabbit. "Feel" is not a valid measuring stick. Any number of things can affect the 'feel' of a vehicle.
And yes, certainly, every vehicle has its own little quirks and oddities that can change the 'feel'.. I mean, I had a truck that had a divot in the steering wheel.. If I didn't feel that when in another vehicle, I noticed it
Seat position.. Condition of the shocks.. Condition of the tires.. All these things and more can change the 'feel' of the vehicle.
And the 'feel' can certainly be interpreted as the performance. So.. I tend to think, yes, use a common benchmark and see if the 'feel' aligns with reality. Because it may not.
Gear ratio, traction control on/off, dirty/clean air filter, and weight. Weight is a big thing. Size of drivers, amount of gas, junk packed in the car are all big factors.
Yes I have had that happen though. I have owned 5 944 Porsche over the years and 4 performed very close. Then one of them that was completely stock was faster and had more power than a friends turbo. It was such a difference it is unexplainable. I even had one of them chipped, bored throttle body, and a few other upgrades and to be honest it was only a little faster than the other 3 but nothing like the fast one.
Yes. I've driven a lot of Ford mustangs and have frequently driven the same trim/model/engine back to back. Some of them run very strong, and some are dogs. So many variables as to why.
I have seen enough of your posts to know you don't make s--- up, but I gotta say I am very surprised.
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He's not writing a piece for Car and Driver... it was a 'feel' question. And apparently quite legitimate by some of the useful responses.
I have seen enough of your posts to know you don't make s--- up, but I gotta say I am very surprised.
