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Old 04-23-2009, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Sugarphreak View Post
I think the stock suspension in the Mini would kill the Fit, so circut is in the bag for the Mini. The other thing I think is being overlooked is power bandwidth. The Mini puts out more power at lower RPMs and throughout the entire bandwidth wile the Fit has most of it's power in the upper end... mostly for better fuel economy. So while the Fit might beat it to 60mph, I think the Mini would post a better quarter mile.

That is my theory anyway
I would tend to agree with you.

Does your powerband comment hold for the 09 Fit as well as the 08 Fit? I read that the torque curve on the 09 is much improved over 08, but I haven't actually seen the graphs.
And I also read that SOHC engines have the potential to produce more low end torque.
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