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Originally Posted by habitat
Weight/Power ratio:
Civic LX auto = 2718lbs / 140hp = 19.41
Honda Odyssey = 4385 lbs / 244hp = 17.97
With the above facts, we can conclude that the R18 is potentially slower than a Minivan in a straight line.
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The math is not that simple. You have to calculate out the torque band and each gear.
Also the little R18 is quick off the line (redlight) since it has less weight and a nice fat flat torque band. Sure its not a true fast car. But on the way home from the gym on a back country road I got 43mpgs. And since ownership I have never gotten less than 32mpgs on each and every tank of fuel.
When gas prices hit 5.00/gallon I will be laughing at almost every car on the road other than the hybirds.