Okay B20.eg, here is my take on your claims...

Regardless, you have to admit, Hondas are not the best platform for making power. One, they are FWD and two, they are torqueless, in a sense, compared to what a 2.0L or 2.4L Nissan engine can produce. The 240SX is a better platform. It has RWD, which is far better at coping with high horsepower levels do to the weight transfer and squat to the rear wheels, enhancing traction, whereas; your Honda does the same thing, pulling the weight transfer and squat off of the front wheels, equaling no traction.

240SXs are not as porky as some of you believe. With full interior, and the iron-cast KA24DE engine, the car weighs around 2600lbs. for an S13, and 2700lbs. for an S14. They are even lighter if swapped with the ever so popular SR20DET. From what I see, factory Integras weigh in around the same.

Then we come to displacement. Hondas provide 1.6L and 1.8L factory bores for most Civic, CRX, and Integra powerplants. While these motors can pull out impressive numbers, the torque is usually lacking. I have seen 450whp Hondas dyno at around 300wtq. Sure cams, bores, CRV blocks, can offset this some, be we are discussing base motor setups. The 240SX powerplant can be swapped with a 1.8L (CA18DET), which is rarely swapped, and the 2.0L SR20DET, or the factory KA24DE can be kept and turboed. Disregarding the 1.8L Honda wannabe CA18DET, the SR20DET and the KA24DE are far far better engines to make power on. The reason is torque. These motors usually put out matching horsepower and torque numbers. I have seen 450whp/300wtq Hondas getting beat by 375whp/350wtq Nissans. This is because it's the torque that gets the car moving and off the line. It's what you feel in the driver seat when you mash the pedal. And at the end of the day you have a RWD platform to put the power down on. That means you can fit large tires and have excellent and superior traction to that of a Honda. Gearing is also a factor to consider, since most Honda gears are very short and designed for all-motor and autoX application. This only enhances a Hondas traction problems once a substantial amount of power is added. A factory 240SX gearing, for all motors, is longer than even a B18B, LS Integra, gearing. On top of the changing gearing, or the final drive, is as simple as changing out the rear differential, never having to touch the transmission. 240SX are just as easy to work on as Hondas, and the parts are cheap as well. RWD cars are also more fun and versatile cars to drive.

So, to conclude, I know that your bickering is about Nissans vs. Hondas, and I know you spoke up solely because of a defeat on your side of the fence. You need to open your eyes and understand the Hondas are not the pioneer 4 cylinder platforms anymore. There are a wide variety of cars that are just as good or better than the Hondas, when modded. I understand there is always someone faster, and there are always nicely done, clean turbo setups on Nissans and Hondas. Put my whole point is that when making a great deal of power, a RWD platform will always produce better results on the street and on the track. Thank you for your time, you may be seated.