Comments by "Stephen Hendricks" (@stephenhendricks103) on "" video.

  1. Sorry, Joe. The natural rival of the BRZ (other than the obvious TR 86 from Toyota) isn't the new Civic Si, a "sporty" FWD four door sedan. It's the Mazda MX-5 Miata, particularly the RF hardtop. The BRZ and TR 86, like the Miata, are true sports cars, the design descendants of British sports cars such as the Austin Healey 3000 and MG A and B. In terms of standard performance metrics (e.g. 0-60 mph), the BRZ/TR86 and the Miata are virtually identical at around 5.7-5.8 seconds. The Civic Si trails significantly at over 7 seconds. Of course, straight line acceleration isn't an adequate measure of performance. And on twisty roads or the track the Subaru/Toyota twins and the Miata are equally close. More power in the "twins" but lighter weight for the Miata. Virtually the only area in which the Civic Si surpasses the BRZ/TR 86 is overall versatility with a backseat where adults can be accommodated (albeit not for long periods.) And on that score, the twins top the Mazda in accommodating my large dog in a "plus 2" backseat. The Civic Si is an appealing vehicle but it's in a completely different category. The BRZ/TR 86 natural rival is the MX5.
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