Looking at buying sw20r?

Re: Looking at buying sw20r? (MR2QIK)

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 00:27:23 GMT

Certainly not a downgrade....lol Most would say upgrade.

Re: Looking at buying sw20r? (Adrian)

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:10:56 GMT

In a straight line there won't be much difference between an NA sw20 and a b16 civic. So no upgrade in that department. If that's what's you're concerned about then stick with the civic. If you want something a bit different then drive an mr2 and see if you like it.

On the track, a stock standard NA sw20 pulls similar lap times to a stock dc2r at Wakefield. Mr2 has less power but can brake harder and has better corner exit speed. Civic would be pretty close as well, bit slower.

Re: Looking at buying sw20r? (Mrhiace)

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 12:50:42 GMT

Fair enough, probably will have to test drive an mr2 haven't got around to it yet. I just don't want to feel like Ive down graded my car. Thanks for the info :)

Re: Looking at buying sw20r? (MR2QIK)

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 12:33:39 GMT

2000cc VS 1600cc (VTEC 16 makes less power)
In NA form, easier to modify the Honda
Turbo route obviously suits the 3S via conversion

Handling etc is much different, you'll likely have more fun driving the SW20. If comparing to a DC2R, it is faster all round than a SW20 NA.

Take a ride in one & see how you like it I guess. Aesthetically, I think the MR2 looks much better. Horses for courses.

Looking at buying sw20r? (Mrhiace)

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 12:26:22 GMT

Hi guys, I've been looking at buying an sw20r. I currently drive a honda civic coupe (b16 engine).
I've been doing a lot of research with no clear answer and I just wanted to know how a 3sge does compared to b16
Or how sw20r's compare with hondas like civic, integra etc.
Sorry if it's already been posted I've tried searching with no luck