It would have been more fair to compare this to the late RX-8. That car started out as having great potential also, with handling dynamics likely similar to the BRZ. The BRZ/FRS will have the same gripes buyers of the RX-8 had including myself. Not enough torque and an engine you really have to flog to be fun. I know it's borderline magazine racing, but the performance number so far makes the BRZ/FRS a near clone to the RX-8. That car had rave reviews which often won over critics when compared to the 350Z also.
Mazda RX-8
Torque: 159 ft-lbs. @ 5500 rpm
Horsepower: 232 hp @ 8500 rpm
Curb weight: 2900-3100 lbs
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 6.3 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 16.5 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 14.9 sec @ 95 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 150 mph
Subaru BRZ
Torque: 150 ft-lbs. @ 6400 rpm
Horsepower: 200hp @ 7000 rpm
Curb weight: +/-2800 lbs
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 6.0–6.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 15.5–15.7 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.7–14.9 sec
Top speed: 143 mph
AUTOBLOG TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 7.3 sec
Zero to 100 mph:
Standing 1/4-mile: 15.3
Top speed:
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