Is Scion slowest
02-24-2005, 09:56 PM
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Is Scion slowest
Just wondering, is a Scion the slowest of all the new cars out there? 
I know a chevy aveo has 106hp, 
but in a review, it seemed like it said, due to sound proofing sheets in the xA, the aveo can actually beat it out by a hair. 
So what do you think?
I know a chevy aveo has 106hp, but in a review, it seemed like it said, due to sound proofing sheets in the xA, the aveo can actually beat it out by a hair. So what do you think?
02-24-2005, 10:12 PM
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just a question... i mean, don't get me wrong, I think scion's are the cooloest looking cars out there, I was just wondering if, along w/ the record of best looks, lol, it was also the "least fastest" on the market. That's all
02-24-2005, 10:19 PM
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Motor Trend did a comparison article a few months ago with the Kia Rio Cinco, the XA and some other penny pinching vehicle...Hyundai?
Anyway, the XA killed it's own documented 0-60 by about a full second and spanked the other 2 cars in the comparison. It flat out should not have even been put in the comparison except it's price was right.
Needless to say the MT reviewers were impressed.
Anyway, the XA killed it's own documented 0-60 by about a full second and spanked the other 2 cars in the comparison. It flat out should not have even been put in the comparison except it's price was right.
Needless to say the MT reviewers were impressed.
02-24-2005, 11:06 PM
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THey were probably testing the auto in your comparison test. Auto xA/xB's are extremely slow (stock, that is). In the motortrend test (as Cameron said) reported that the xA absolutely blew away the Aveo and the Kia. 0-60 in 8.8, and 1/4 mi in 16.7 is not slow. It's not fast, it's not even kinda fast, but it's not lagging behind the competition either. For reference, a 1996 Camry LE V6 does 0-60 in 8.5, a Toyota Corolla is good for the same as well, and my friend's Ford Focus (auto) ZX3 is also slower. The previous generation civics are also slower. I've "raced" a few just for kicks n giggles, and definitely slower. Also the BMW 523 does 0-60 in 8.5 (for a $40k+ sedan, that is horrible). Nobody buys it, but I pulled on one on the highway. 540's are VERY fast, fast than my LS400, but they are also more expensive. Let's see. . . what else. . . a Subura 2.5 RS gets 0-60 in about 8.5 (as tested by motortrend). . . The 4cyl Honda Accord Coupe (previous generation) is also slower, but barely. It's a heavy car. . .
Now our cars are NOT fast, but they are pretty good when equipped with a 5spd. The auto (although it seems like I pick on it a lot) isn't bad for those who like auto, but it is slower, compared to most cars on the road. Auto's are great, especially in places like LA, when you'd be lucky to go faster than 1 mph on the highways.
Now our cars are NOT fast, but they are pretty good when equipped with a 5spd. The auto (although it seems like I pick on it a lot) isn't bad for those who like auto, but it is slower, compared to most cars on the road. Auto's are great, especially in places like LA, when you'd be lucky to go faster than 1 mph on the highways.
02-25-2005, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Ashe_WCM
Originally Posted by djct_watt
And gear ratios (*5spd*)!
