which is faster? - Honda Prelude Forum

whitecar · 02-08-2002, 10:17 PM

I know this might be a stupid question, but in general have you guys found which one is faster than the other, base or sh
thanks

97blacklude · 02-08-2002, 10:21 PM

Since u r a newbie i will answer nicely

Base

Hawks10 · 02-08-2002, 11:55 PM

Same HP/Tourque...Lighter Car = Base Faster.....

Mr Ludecrs · 02-09-2002, 12:03 AM

In the straight line, most car magazines and real world tests by owners here have concluded that the base is a bit quicker (being a tad lighter). BUT, I believe that the SH may be a bit faster at the autocross.

Anytime cars are with 1/10th of a second 0-60 or 1/4 mile, it really comes down to the driver anyway.

PreludeNYC · 02-09-2002, 02:25 AM

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Originally posted by Mr Ludecrs
In the straight line, most car magazines and real world tests by owners here have concluded that the base is a bit quicker (being a tad lighter). BUT, I believe that the SH may be a bit faster at the autocross.

Anytime cars are with 1/10th of a second 0-60 or 1/4 mile, it really comes down to the driver anyway.

yes it does, besides straight line is differnent when you are racing on curves SH would BIM...

Jose

pearlude · 02-09-2002, 10:49 AM

I raced my friend in his '98 SH last night...I drive '98 base..we both had a passenger and hit it i second gear.. Someone pulled ahead of him in early 3rd so he had to shut it down, but we were pretty much dead even and both shifting @8k

We'll do more tests don't worry

pearlude · 02-09-2002, 10:53 AM

oddly enough I raced the guy who started this post

axngen · 02-09-2002, 11:31 AM

base..but not enough to make any major difference..driver's race..

PreludeNYC · 02-09-2002, 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by pearlude
oddly enough I raced the guy who started this post

yo where in NY are you from?

Jose

pearlude · 02-09-2002, 04:46 PM

Albany

rssnrckt · 02-09-2002, 07:49 PM

Isnt it also true that the ATTS sapps power to the wheels? So that means that although both cars are rated the same at the crank the base is actually putting down more to the wheels.

axngen · 02-09-2002, 08:57 PM

hmm..i've heard that the ATTS helps to give better traction when launching.....i could be totally off on this one tho...?

pearlude · 02-09-2002, 10:44 PM

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Originally posted by axngen
hmm..i've heard that the ATTS helps to give better traction when launching.....i could be totally off on this one tho...?

no, it's not a limited slip differential.

axngen · 02-09-2002, 10:55 PM

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Originally posted by pearlude

no, it's not a limited slip differential.

yea, that's what i figured..a friend of mine w/ an accord told me that...

SpanishRicer · 02-10-2002, 12:09 AM

Yeah, these cars are pretty much dead even from the factory in straight line speed. I actually feel that 4-5hp drain from the SH's ATTS is the major contributing factor to the (if any) difference in acceleration. The ATTS's added 70lbs of dead weight might make a world of difference on a small car like a Miata. But on an already obese car like the Prelude, an added 70lbs is nothing, and shouldn't hinder acceleration at all.

SHguy1 · 02-10-2002, 12:25 AM

Very true about the wieght difference, but dont for get that the SH does has more power.

axngen · 02-10-2002, 01:15 AM

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Originally posted by SHguy1
Very true about the wieght difference, but dont for get that the SH does has more power.

huh..it does?