the car i had b4 my talon was a 4 door 97 accord lx (4cyl) auto. it has less than 20k on it, my parents bought it new. let me tell you this, it is slow as shit!!!! i hated it. now my talon isnt too fast, but compared to this one it would destroy it. with the accord it seemed like it was floored all the time and still slow. u should beat him.

i dont know if they changed the hp ratings from 97-his year, but if they didnt then youll win.

btw, mine was on factory wheels with hubcaps (less weight than 18's)