Re: [DML] Re: comparison

["Gabe W." <thecreech@xxxx>]

(The author appears to be compairing the DeLorean with automotive technology that has been advaced 20 years beyond the it. Consider this when making a comparison...Moderator.)


I don't agree with you on your comparison. Import, muscle and exoctic cars
are not the only cars that perform better than it. Many Sedans can easily
equal it or do better. Basically any other v6 I've seen performs better than
it. And 4s aren't far behind. For instance, the "cheapest car in america",
the Kia Rio has 90 hp while the delorean has 130hp. Thats a difference of 40
hp. That can't be considered a big difference considering other v6s(like a
typical pontiac grand am) run at 170 hp. Also using that grand am again, the
2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine on the grand am gets 150 hp, 20 more than the
delorean. This is why car magazines called the car underpowered(and still
do). The reason that 4s today can outpower the Deloreans 6, is simply
because the Ds 6 isn't updated to the standards the new 4 is, the engine is
20 years old. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge delorean fan, but I don't like
the car for its performance. After all, every car has its ups and downs.
Besides, you can upgrade your engine(or get a new one)


----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Rooney" <dmcvegas@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2000 5:17 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: comparison


> If I have to make a u-turn in the DeLorean, I usually have to
> either go to an intersection with 2 wide lanes, or turn down a side
> stree to back out of a driveway. On the flip side though, I've never
> had a problem with parrelel parking in the D. No the DeLorean isn't
> the fastest car on the block, but it does very good on it's own and
> then some... The biggest problem the DeLorean has with it's speed is
> not it's performance, but the fact that other people keep comparing
> it with more powerful cars. Keep in mind the theory of realitivity on
> this: "A DeLorean's performance can only be measured in relation the
> the car it is competing against. And/or the people drving the car
> (s)." In other words, on the drag strip for 0-60 times, the DeLorean
> appears to be a slower car. Now in the real world when the DeLorean
> is in traffic the average vehicles that is goes up against are not
> muscle cars, or powerful exotics. But rather compact imports and
> family sedans built for economy, not speed. The same for all the
> SUV's on the road, they're not built for speed either. Hills are no
> match for my car! I can hit a fairly steep grade and still gain speed
> going up it! In this environment the DeLorean can be quite
> impressive. Plus as I mentioned before alot has to do with the
> perception of the person driving the car(s). If the driver doesn't
> like a car to begin with, then it won't get a good review. And vice-
> versa if they prefer one car over another. Yes I like the DeLorean
> more then other cars, so I am gerally more favorable to it, but I am
> staying unbaiased for this posting. To sum everything up: For myself
> the DeLorean is perfect! I have a good amout of power matched with
> equal fuel economy. Not to mention unbeatable looks and outstanding
> comfort!
>
> -Robert
> vin 6585
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, comet6974@xxxx wrote:
> > The turning radius of the Delorean is okay. Of the cars we own it is
> > around the middle of the bunch. Our truck is awful and needs almost
> twice
> > as much as any other car, the smaller cars have much better turning
> > radii. The turning radius is not poor, but it is definitely not
> great. I
> > know it has been said before but it sounds like it needs to be said
> > again, In regards to speed, If you want a fast car go buy a Porsche,
> > Corvette, or other sporty car. A Delorean is not slow, but at 9
> seconds
> > 0-60 and a top speed of 120mph, even our 92 mustang can beat the
> > Delorean.
> >
> > Trevor Johnson
> > #6974 & 4055
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