Let's compare the Type-R and the M3 for fun!

[Scott Johnson <sjohnson@kcnet.com>]

                87-91 M3 (AS)           Type-R (GS)

Engine                  DOHC 16v inline 4
Displacement    2302cc                  1797cc
HP @ RPM        192 @ 6750              195 @ 8000
Torque @ RPM    170 @ 4750              130 @ 7500

Wheelbase       101.0in                 101.2in
Curb Weight     2965lbs.                2595 lbs.
Weight Dist.    52F/48R                 62F/38R
Drive wheels    Rear                    Front
LSD             clutch                  Torsen

Front Suspen.   MacPherson  Strut       Control Arms
Rear Suspen.    Semi-trailing arm       Control Arms

Wheels          15x7                    15x6
Tires           205/55-15               195/55-15

0-60            7.1                     6.6
1/4 mile        15.4 @ 91 mph           15.3 @ 93 mph

M3 advantages:

Torque
Bigger wheels
Rear-wheel drive
Weight distribution

Type-R advantages:

Torsen diff
Control Arms front and rear
Weight
Faster

Interesting. I'd love to see these two factory tuner cars going at it
in the same stock class.

-Scott A Johnson
 sjohnson@kcnet.com