#2420, "RE: 97 RS eclipse vs 00 Neon vs LS integra" In response to In response to 6
Stock vs. stock, The Neon has the best shot, if it's a 1st generation R/T. 150 hp and the lightest of the three cars, it has the power to weight ratio advantage and would gain the edge.
Now, that is stock vs. stock, with equal drivers. The last time I raced an R/T neon with bolt ons I won easily, and I only had bolt ons too.
If it's a SOHC then it's about even, due to lower HP and gearing.
The LS integra is essentially equal to our cars. It has the same HP and is a little lighter, over 2600 lbs while an RS eclipse is about 2750 lbs. But, the eclipse has the torque advantage. On paper (power vs. weight) the integra would edge out an eclipse, but in reality the driver would determine the winner there.