It is a bit sad to say but the Neon SRT is THE new bang for buck champion. It makes stock about 223 FWHP which is about 270 HP crank and weighs 2850 lbs...far superior to the WRX (165 WHP and 3100 lbs). No doubt the neon will get off the line slower but then it will run down and kill WRX. It runs 0-120MPH in 20.0 sec..for reference, the 28K Mach 1 with 305 HP hits 120 in 19.5 sec (both tested same issue C&D). The Neon was with .1-.3 sec behind the Mach 1 all the way to 150!! With the only real bang for buck competitor (a stripped LS-1 Camero) gone...Neon gets the crown. Furthermore it stops hard (165 ft 70-0..brakes are as big as CSVT with 180 less lbs) and handles pretty well but no ACR (heavier with softer suspension & 6.0 inch wheels/205 cross section). You can argue about Neons looks and quality (both leave alot to be desired)but power...is pretty much a fact.
Last edited by DanN; 03/16/03 02:40 PM.
