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Davidsdh

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Davidsdh

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A friend and i are having an argument about 2 cars and which is faster / better handling and generally the better car for what you buy a skyline for.

I thought it a good idea to put it to the sau -wa branch.

Case in point.

R33 Manual 2D

V

R34 Auto 4D

Any opinions? thoughts or confirmations please? sorry if this is the wrong place wasteland or whatever.

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Hanaldo Grand Master

Hanaldo

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Should we assume both cars are GTR's? Ill say no cos one is a four door lol.

In my opinion i would go for the 33, purely because i would never own any automatic car, let alone a sports car. Ive heard from a few people on these forums that their automatic gear boxes are letting them down heavily.

In terms of coupe vs sedan, im not 100% sure, but doesnt the sedan have different suspension? Ie, softer, more body roll. Not to mention a sedan would be heavier, so i think the 33 beats it for handling.

Speed would probably be a close one, but once again i think weight would be a factor.

Anyway, im definitely no expert, fun topic though =D R34 manual coupe ftw! =P

Dani Boi Grand Master

Dani Boi

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Everyones gonna have there one sided opinions. As for the fastest, take it down to the drags but judging from what you've said the R34 will more than likely be slower having AT and the extra weight. Cannot comment on the handling.

payback21 Community Regular

payback21

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Ive never driven a r33 so dunno about it but ive driven a r34 4dr auto before and at it wasnt a slug. The neo engine is quite pokey and it did get up and go for an auto. I think they have more power than the r33 rb25 from factory. I do have to say tho, the triptronic was a dog for giving it stick. Very unpredictable on what gear it wanted to be in. You can see how people can loose control of the car with a auto.

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