radpp16

I was just curious. how they compare.. which one will have the edge? How does the fact that the 02 has 3.5 play into the argument?
THanks
Roger

psing23

i dunno... i think the 2002 has the edge... especially on the highway cause of the displacement... i forgot who said it but there was a saying that goes something like "there is no replacement for displacement" i kinda agree with that...

see5

Think it comes down to power/weight ratio all other things being equal.

A five speed 0 or 01 might have a chance against an auto 02 but I would not put money on it.
The 6 speed 02 with lim slp is going to have a big jump in traction out of the hole.

mzmtg

iTrader: (11)

The '00 doesnt have 255 HP... it has 222.

radpp16

sorry to be unspecific... a Maxima MODed and dynod to have 255HP
Roger

mzmtg

iTrader: (11)

Again the 02 probably has the advantage. The 02 has more cubes, variable valve timing and many other upgrades. These would give it more "area under the curve" which means a lot more than just a peak to peak HP comparison.

theMax

a dyno'd 00 max with 255 hp to the wheels might take a 02 max with 255 hp to the crank, auto or not.

Max_Gator

If it dyno'd at 255 to the wheels then of course it would beat an 02 6spd which will likely dyno at around 215 to the wheels (assuming 15% drivetrain loss). The only things that'll get a 2k to 255 is supercharger or nitrous.

If they both dyno'd even, I would still expect the 02 to win because it has more torque and all of the hp curve can be used - unlike the 2k.

SkylineGTR

i do believe the replacement for discplacement = forced induction

irvine78

iTrader: (2)

the 2002 6 speed manual does have an adavantage of shorter gear box...which mean, if all things were the equal..the 02 will pull ahead..