Mikey Jay Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Can't think of anything better to do so here goes.Have test drove a few cars lately to see what they're like and sure others of you have done also.So as a reference thought could put up out experiences to show which cars in the small car category are better/worse than our trusty Starlets.I'll start (use the following fields and simply put better or worse or equal)FIAT Grande Punto 1.4 Active SportAcceleration - WorseSpeed - WorseHandling - BetterComfort - BetterNoise - BetterVisibility - WorseFun - WorseSUZUKI Swift (new shape) 1.3 GLAcceleration - BetterSpeed - EqualHandling - BetterComfort - BetterNoise - BetterVisibility - BetterFun - Equal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alena Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 this isn't totally related, but does anyone else think a Glanza looks like a Micra from the rear? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mart Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Haha Dont let keirz hear you saying that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Shush but ive drove my dads Sportif when he use to own it. Had driving lessons in that from my cousin actually. Loved it! Anyway ive also took his Civic for a spin round the block once or twice.Honda Civic EK 1.4Acceleration - WorseSpeed - WorseHandling - Dont know, not that experienced to test that!Comfort - Better (But still prefer to sit in the Starlet :-S)Noise - WorseVisibility - BetterFun - Worse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 this isn't totally related, but does anyone else think a Glanza looks like a Micra from the rear? Not when its beefed up with the glanza rear splitter All u ever do is moan A, not very sexy!! Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 All u ever do is moan A, not very sexy!!lol oowh thats a cheaky statement! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 Jo doesn't moan, does that make her sexy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul w Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 All you ever do is moan A, not very sexy!! JozDepends on the time and place! Apologies for being crude Alena,but yeah they do look a bit like a micra.Jo doesn't moan, does that make her sexy? Might wanna rethink your technique then mikey! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 lol Wat have I started lolJoz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul w Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Shocking behavior! Anyway back on topic,i'd have one of them 1.6 suzuki's! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 My technique is fine thankyou Mr innuendo I meant Jo doesn't complain lol.(tis a good girlfriend like that )Those Swift Sports are pretty nice yeah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scutch0 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 ok this is just a handful of the cars i can remember.this is all against the n/apug 106 1.1Acceleration - WorseSpeed - WorseHandling - seemed pretty goodComfort - worseNoise - WorseVisibility - worseFun - Worseastra 1.4 1998 Acceleration - WorseSpeed - WorseHandling - was ok... it was heavy so it stuck to the road like glue.Comfort - Better Noise - quiter... not better...Visibility - worseFun - Worsecorsa b 1.2 8vAcceleration - nope... none at allSpeed - are you joking?Handling - rubbishComfort - Better Noise - WorseVisibility - rubbishFun - Worsecorsa c 1.7 sri tdiAcceleration - equal to the n/aSpeed - good (not better)Handling - good (not better)Comfort - Better Noise - WorseVisibility - could see more out of bin bagFun - was too sensible to be funnova 900cc, 1.0, 1.2, 1.4Acceleration - WorseSpeed - WorseHandling - goodComfort - worseNoise - WorseVisibility - BetterFun - good fun when stripped outvolkswagen golf 1.9 gt tdi (110bhp)Acceleration - equalSpeed - betterHandling - feels like a tankComfort - miles Better Noise - Worse (but was nice a quiet inside)Visibility - worseFun - Worsemini cityAcceleration - WorseSpeed - WorseHandling - can it get any better?Comfort - if you like having a steering wheel inbetween your legs its great. not.Noise - WorseVisibility - BetterFun - it was fun, but i just couldnt own one, as i really dont like them that much.ford escort 1.3Acceleration - WorseSpeed - WorseHandling - worseComfort - worseNoise - WorseVisibility - okFun - worseford orion 1.4Acceleration - WorseSpeed - WorseHandling - worseComfort - worseNoise - WorseVisibility - worseFun - Worseford fiesta 1.3 mk3Acceleration - WorseSpeed - WorseHandling - okComfort - worseNoise - WorseVisibility - okFun - Worseford fiesta 1.4 16v zetecAcceleration - equalSpeed - betterHandling - goodComfort - Better Noise - betterVisibility - okFun - equalvw polo 1.3Acceleration - WorseSpeed - WorseHandling - worseComfort - worseNoise - WorseVisibility - equalFun - Worsethats all i can remeber for now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 Blimey, someone's been driving a lot of cars Seems the n/a is pretty good compared to other cars in its class so far then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mart Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 OK My turn...Suzuki Jimny Jeep.Acceleration - Worse (unless launching In 4wd)Speed - WorseHandling - BrilliantComfort - WorseNoise - SameVisibility - Better (Up nice and high)Fun - The craziest thing I ever had for fun.Lancer 1.6.Acceleration - SameSpeed - BetterHandling - SameComfort - BetterNoise - BetterVisibility - WorseFun - WorseEscort Rs Turbo.Acceleration - BetterSpeed - BetterHandling - SameComfort - WorseNoise - WorseVisibility - WorseFun - WorseColt 1.3Acceleration - WorseSpeed - WorseHandling - WorseComfort - SameNoise - WorseVisibility - SameFun - Definately Not as fun as the StarboCelica 1.6Acceleration - Small bit BetterSpeed - Good after 60Handling - WorseComfort - WorseNoise - WorseVisibility - ShitFun - Didnt like it at all.Skoda 1.3Acceleration - WorseSpeed - SameHandling - SameComfort - BetterNoise - SameVisibility - SameFun - Worse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul w Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 fiesta 1.1Acceleration - Worse Speed - WorseHandling - worseComfort - WorseNoise - SameVisibility - sameFun - worseSeat ibiza 1.4sAcceleration - Worse Speed - WorseHandling - okComfort - WorseNoise - betterVisibility - betterFun - worseSeat ibiza 1.8 20vtAcceleration - betterSpeed - betterHandling - BrilliantComfort - better,recaro'sNoise - betterVisibility - BetterFun - brilliant (exept when they break down,which is often!)Toyota celica ST205Acceleration - Awesome( 4wd)Speed - AwesomeHandling - Awesome (4wd)Comfort - AwesomeNoise - AwesomeVisibility - pretty goodFun - AWESOME!!!!!!Bmw 1.6Acceleration - crapSpeed - WorseHandling - crapComfort - WorseNoise - SameVisibility - Better Fun -crapNissan almera GTiAcceleration - betterSpeed - betterHandling - BetterComfort - sameNoise - SameVisibility - Better Fun - loadsNissan skyline R33 GTSAcceleration - AwesomeSpeed - AwesomeHandling - Brilliant (exept in the wet)Comfort - betterNoise - Awesome (straight 6 need i say any more)Visibility - Better Fun - Awesome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spuddy Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Not drove an N/A so will compair cars to my GT as it stands modified now1.6 Fiat Punto SportingAcceleration - WorseSpeed - WorseHandling - WorseComfort - WorseNoise - Not bad but WorseVisibility - Really really bad!Fun - WorseSkoda Octavia 1.9 TdiAcceleration - AppaulingSpeed - Smoother at higher speeds but less top endHandling - Like a boat, excellent brakes thoughComfort - BetterNoise - Fairly quietVisibility - WorseFun - hahahahaha erm no!MR2 2.0 TurboAcceleration - about the same when its drySpeed - BetterHandling - BetterComfort - BetterNoise - BetterVisibility - WorseFun - Better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Might aswell add a mates car which i drove on a long road:Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec (Few breathing mods)Acceleration - EqualSpeed - EqualHandling - Didnt really test that, but it sticks on corners when mate drives.Comfort - BetterNoise - WorseVisibility - WorseFun - About the same for me!I overall thought it would be a lil bit quicker than the SR, but my bro gave him a few races and won by a few CM's, although the SR always had a better take off! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan A Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 Corsa C 1.4 twinportAcceleration - betaSpeed - EqualHandling - below averageComfort - BetterNoise - BetterVisibility - WorseFun - Too senibleClio 1.2 16vAcceleration - worseSpeed - sameHandling - goodComfort - sameNoise - BetterVisibility - WorseFun - nt enough power need 1.4 me thinksmegane 1.4 RNAcceleration - worseSpeed - worseHandling - goodComfort - sameNoise - BetterVisibility - WorseFun - To big to hav fun inCorsa B 1.2Acceleration - worseSpeed - worseHandling - worseComfort - sameNoise - smaeVisibility - WorseFun - AINT GT POWER STEERING! averageFiat punto mk 1 1.3Acceleration - worseSpeed - worseHandling - worseComfort - sameNoise - sameVisibility - WorseFun - No power steering again so hard workThts all There all my m8s cars they trust me! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 renault clio 1.2 16v 2002Acceleration - worseSpeed - a little worseHandling - sameComfort - betterNoise - betterVisibility - WorseFun - worserenault clio 1.2 16v mk1Acceleration - worseSpeed - worseHandling - worseComfort - worseNoise - worseVisibility - WorseFun - worsefiat punto 1.2 16vAcceleration - worseSpeed - a little worseHandling - sameComfort - betterNoise - betterVisibility - WorseFun - worseNissan Micra 1.0 1993Acceleration - worseSpeed - worseHandling - sameComfort - sameNoise - sameVisibility - sameFun - worsenissan micra 1.2 16v 2003 (frog one)Acceleration - worseSpeed - worseHandling - sameComfort - betterNoise - betterVisibility - sameFun - worseJust thought id add this one for fun seeing as i have drivin oneLamborghini Murcielago 6.2lAcceleration - Like a missileSpeed - warp speedHandling - like a go kartComfort - better than my living roomNoise - quiet until you turn the car onVisibility - sorry to say this but......much worseFun - like you wouldnt believe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted December 27, 2006 Author Share Posted December 27, 2006 When the hell did you get to drive a Lamborghini!!?(I envy you ;)) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 i drove one in summer.my girlfriend got me an experience day as a present so i got to do a few laps of a circuit in one.its god dam amazin.i was taking it easy on the first lap,got on the second lap and the instructer said ok go through the gears at speed now.so i came up to a straight and put my foot to the floor.it throws you so hard into the back of your seat.i got to 120 and he said "ok calm down now"here is the one i drove Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Nice one ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alena Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 oh my god.... *dribbles* how nice is that?? i saw a yellow one go through the traffic lights in this area once... dunno what the fuck it was doing in pikey land lol but i wasn't complaining, got to perve at it for a few seconds! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 awesomenesstasticness!!!!!!!!!!!!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Fucking hell thats awesome!!!Id tell the instructor to fuck off, my starlet 1.3 does 120, might not get there as quick but i want to take this to more than 120!!!!!!! ;) ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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