Quote Originally Posted by 9large View Post
That's not really true. What you're "feeling" is not necessarily accurate. There are a few reasons why you may "feel" the DC2R is "much more torquey" down low.

- Yes, it's about 70 kilos lighter;
- It has much shorter gearing. It's final drive is also 4.40:1 stock versus 4.10:1 stock for the S2000;
- Brainwashing from journo's.

The F20C's torque curve is actually quite flat, and it produces more torque than the B18C5. Everywhere. Check out the dyno charts. It bewilders me why so many Australian mags crapped on about the S2000's "lack of torque". Compared to what?! It is only a NA 2.0L. Ever driven an RX8? It has much shorter gears and a 4.78:1 FD, and it's still gutless!

Firstly its about 180Kg lighter

My dad had an S2000 and used to drive it regularly. I now own a DC2R and am looking to sell and go back to the magical S2K.

The short gearing may contribute as well but its one thing to read about a car and its another to drive....

I found with the S2K that if you're in the right gear (not necessarily VTEC); there is no shortage of torque. you need to know how to drive it.