You can make use of 60 more hp. Even more then 60. Motor mounts, hondata traction control, meaty sticky tires. Boost by gear helps too. Also HP is not what really causes traction issues.. its torque.
How do those help with reducing tire slip?
See GTI/GLI, Focus ST.
It sure does. I've driven a few Focus STs, and despite its flaws, I love it. In my experience, few modern cars have a rowdy, mischievous personality like the Focus ST. And yet, it has little road noise and decent ride quality -- both similar to my TSX. The ST might actually be quieter on the highway.GTI and ST did the same thing on my test drives. The ST combines that with wheel-hop. The ST was much more fun than the GTI despite being slower. It does have that "character" thing everyone keeps going on about.
I meant just rolling into the throttle not launching. Sorry about not being more specific. Mine has the all season tires. That probably has a lot to do with it.
I totally agree. While in terms of reliability only, I think the Camry gets the nod here, by a whisker. But the Accord is available in more body styles and configurations, has a manual transmission available, and has superior handling/driving dynamics.. I always say Toyota is like getting the world's best vanilla ice cream. If you want vanilla, you are gonna be really happy with Toyota vanilla. But if you want something a little more exciting, in different flavors, thank gawd there's Honda!
Honestly I've usually chalked this up to the fact that the Camry is a safe, bland car and is normally driven by people that rarely speed, drive hard, or are older. I can't even think of the last time I saw a Camry speeding in traffic that probably wasn't a kid in his moms car. The Accord has always stood out as a more aggressive styling and is more often driven by a person that wants sensible, but places fun over MPG/reliability, but still REALLY wants those things too.
