[pschnei3]

Who would win in this battle? My buddy thinks that his rsx-s will be able to hang with my 325i (sp) once I get it. Can someone please tell him the truth?

[JOYRIIDE1113]

His RSX'S will definately be faster on a drag. Thats about it!

LOL

[pschnei3]

how can that be?

[tonee8519]

Originally Posted by Paul Douglas Schneider

how can that be?

rsx is lighter in weight brutha!

[roppongicorolla]

If it's a drag race, no chance for the RSX if it's stock and yours is a manual assuming drivers of equal skill. Wait till it's broken in before you try it.

If you're on a tight road, he'll have an advantage because he is lighter.

[ed328ci]

Car & Driver has the 325i doing 0-60 in 6.1.

Should be a close race.

Ed

[brian32e]

325i in 6.1? I don't think so...that sounds like the 330i time. The RSX is faster than a 325i but its power band is smaller, meaning you have to drive it like you stole it to get the power.

[voltron1011]

http://www.caranddriver.com/article....ticle_id=10106

BMW 325i
Zero to 60 mph: 6.1 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 16.8 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 33.2 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 6.8 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 14.7 sec @ 94 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 147 mph

[RichReg]

Originally Posted by voltron1011

http://www.caranddriver.com/article....ticle_id=10106

Yeah sure....and monkeys might fly out of my butt.
Car & Driver also tested the 330 at 5.6 seconds some time early last year.
Their times are

[diesel007]

It's not an equal comparison.

RSX Type S: 2 door, very light car, with the v-tech motor that revs forever

BMW 325- 4 doors, rather heavy car, Great overall power band but it does not rev as high.

The RSX Type S is a very capable car, and it will defiantly hold it's own against a 325 even in the turns.

[voltron1011]

The Type-S is not THAT quick a car. In fact, it came in dead last in acceleration against a Cobalt SS, a Neon SRT, Ion Redline, and a WRX. Granted the competition is all forced-induction motors, half of them had less horsepower (Ion and Cobalt). 0-60 in 6.4, which was almost half a second slower than the Cobalt.

[ALPINE6SPD]

Its a drivers race plain and simple

[diesel007]

Originally Posted by voltron1011

The Type-S is not THAT quick a car.

So...are you saying the 325 IS a quick car?

I am just saying the RSX would hold it's own, but who cares it's not a fair comparison no matter who wins.

[Bimmer_2]

I bought a 6 speed RSX/S for my daughter and I test drove a 6 speed 325i with sport package. RSX is much more lighter and if drivern hard, it accerlates very quickly and handle pretty well. Based on my experience that a 325i SP will handle slightly better than a RSX, but the RSX is faster than the 325i due to weight advandage. If you consider price, RSX is a much better buy, but BMW wears a better brand (prestige).

[voltron1011]

Originally Posted by diesel007

So...are you saying the 325 IS a quick car?

I am just saying the RSX would hold it's own, but who cares it's not a fair comparison no matter who wins.

Did I say the anything about the 325? I was speaking relative to other sport-coupes in it's class. And, no I didn't buy the 325i because of it's drag-strip numbers. You're right though, the two cars are apples and oranges.

I personally think the RSX is a great car, but not fair to compare with a 325.

[JOYRIIDE1113]

I love my BMW, but I must say Car and driver is being way too optimistic.

6.1 0-60mph is reserved for a stock 330i m/t.

[diesel007]

Originally Posted by Bimmer_2

I bought a 6 speed RSX/S for my daughter and I test drove a 6 speed 325i with sport package. RSX is much more lighter and if drivern hard, it accerlates very quickly and handle pretty well. Based on my experience that a 325i SP will handle slightly better than a RSX, but the RSX is faster than the 325i due to weight advandage. If you consider price, RSX is a much better buy, but BMW wears a better brand (prestige).

Agreed. :rocks: My friend has one and I have driven it many times, (HARD). For a front wheel drive car, its agility impressed me! The VTEC motor revs high and is fun to drive.

[sunchild]

magazine racers

[JOYRIIDE1113]

Originally Posted by sunchild

magazine racers

VERY TRUE.

If I wanted to have a drag car all day, I'd get a friggin Mustang Gt, used Cobra, ect.

If I wanted to race all day and Take corners super quick, I'd get a lancer EVO, WRX Sti, ect.

What people have a hard time understanding is that the Bmw # series is far away from being a race car. It is a sports sedan. It has sufficient enough power to satisfy a daily driver, Suspension that holds the rails, and driver feel like no other.

Its the car you would get to drive to and from work, without falling asleep at the wheel.

If you want a BMW refinement along with racecar abilities, get an M3, M5, M6, ect. But the price is gonna be a lot more. Thats where the cheapo alternatives come in (Sti, Evo, Cobras).

[ACZakka325i]

I like to drive fast at times and at others i dont. Thats the problem with these racers such as the EVO, STi, and to a lesser extend the RSX, You can't drive them normally with comfort. Try taking a date out in a EVO or STi! The turbo pushes so much Psi, that the surge of power is inevitable.

[mmeads]

Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

Its a drivers race plain and simple

Agreed. If you wanna beat him, you'll have to drive better than him.

Oh yeah, be responsible, stay safe, all that...

[GTS_330]

Depend if you're racing from a stop or a roll.... from a stop it might be close but you still lose!!! From a roll, it's over bro..... he'll walk you like a dog!!!!