Let's look at 2000 model-year cars and see (curb wt., hp, torque)


Daewoo Lanos (2447, 105, 106)


Ford Escort (2478, 130, 127)


Daewoo Nubira (2800, 129, 136)


Civic DX (2359, 106, 103)


Hyundai Accent (2280, 92, 97)




Kia Sephia (2478, 125, 108)


Kia Spectra (2575, 125, 108)


Mazda Protege DX (2434, 105, 107
Mazda Protege ES (2537, 122, 120)


Mitsubishi Mirage (2183, 92, 93)


Nissan Sentra XE (2548, 126, 129)


Suzuki Esteem (2227, 95, 99)



Suzuki Swift (1895, 79, 75)


Toyota Corolla VE (2414, 125, 125)


Toyota Echo (2020, 108, 105)

So, is the problem that "nobody is building cars that fit" or "those don't fit my perception of what a race car should be?" I didnt' include the Mini here, since THAT does seem to fit preconceived notions - ignoring that its performance is right in line with some of these...

K