2018 Type R vs STI vs Z

Chuck33079 · 07-31-2017, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zfaninphilly

the 'winner' of any shootout, comparo, etc is Always the new entry.

That's exactly it. In 6 months there will be another test with the Type R coming in third to the two newer models. Car magazines don't compare anything, they just pump whatever car manufacturer writes the biggest check.

SS_Firehawk · 07-31-2017, 12:05 PM

The new Nismo with the Dunlops would have been the proper car to bring if available. Hell, they could've asked a dealership to borrow one for publicity. This could have been an opportunity for Nissan to show how well the platform aged against the newer contemporaries. The Z was running mid 13's, braking near 100ft from 60mph, 70mph slalom tests, and pulling a G in the corner with Advan's and RE50's 8 years ago.

Every one of those metrics lay right over the CTR. Granted that's "magazine racing", but the point is, a Sport or specifically a Nismo Z would have been a lot more interesting.

xfrgtr · 07-31-2017, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

The new Nismo with the Dunlops would have been the proper car to bring if available. Hell, they could've asked a dealership to borrow one for publicity. This could have been an opportunity for Nissan to show how well the platform aged against the newer contemporaries. The Z was running mid 13's, braking near 100ft from 60mph, 70mph slalom tests, and pulling a G in the corner with Advan's and RE50's 8 years ago.

Every one of those metrics lay right over the CTR. Granted that's "magazine racing", but the point is, a Sport or specifically a Nismo Z would have been a lot more interesting.

Yep, the 2010 nismo runs to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds,a slalom run of 69.9 mph and to the quarter-mile mark in 13.5, according to Road & Track
2010 Nismo 370Z

b15 · 07-31-2017, 04:18 PM

Agree not the best trim choice but still cool to see how the Z still hangs given how relatively "old school" it is. These cars both have a ton of tech but the old school approach of the Z is what makes it so fun. At least in my opinion.

brucelidat · 08-01-2017, 05:11 PM

The Type-R is definitely fast, but it's way too boy racer riced out for me.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-01-2017, 08:43 PM

It's convenience for bias that these compares are made this way. People are paying $45,000 for a new CTR, So that runs in line with the nismo.

The Z is on another level though even in a base Z. RWD is King.

07-31-2017, 12:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7336	The new Nismo with the Dunlops would have been the proper car to bring if available. Hell, they could've asked a dealership to borrow one for publicity. This could have been an opportunity for Nissan to show how well the platform aged against the newer contemporaries. The Z was running mid 13's, braking near 100ft from 60mph, 70mph slalom tests, and pulling a G in the corner with Advan's and RE50's 8 years ago. Every one of those metrics lay right over the CTR. Granted that's "magazine racing", but the point is, a Sport or specifically a Nismo Z would have been a lot more interesting. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

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brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 32	The Type-R is definitely fast, but it's way too boy racer riced out for me. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	It's convenience for bias that these compares are made this way. People are paying $45,000 for a new CTR, So that runs in line with the nismo. The Z is on another level though even in a base Z. RWD is King. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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07-31-2017, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
b15 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,229 Drives: 4drz Rep Power: 36573	Agree not the best trim choice but still cool to see how the Z still hangs given how relatively "old school" it is. These cars both have a ton of tech but the old school approach of the Z is what makes it so fun. At least in my opinion.