On Sep 15, 5:40 pm, wrote:
On 14 Sep, 23:57, "Capt. Rob" wrote:

Poor Donal
doesn't own a better handling car, so he found one at 5 times the
price...

Good Lord!
I knew that the Evo was cheap, but I didn't realise that
it was that cheap.

Is it true that the top speed is only 165 mph? If so, why do
you think that it could compete, in terms of speed, with a DB9?

We all know that it cannot compete in style, looks, fit or finish,
but you were claiming that the Evo could outperform the AM.
If its top speed is so low, then it couldn't possibly beat the DB.



How can you even compare the DB9 to the Evo X?

The Evo X has S-AWD and can be driven fast in snow, rain or off-road.
The RWD DB9 can't.
The Evo X has active yaw control making it one of the best balanced
sports sedans ever. The DB9 can't match the Evo's handling numbers for
grip or slaloms.
The Evo X has an active center differential which enables it to
further enhance it's stability.
The Evo X stops faster with superior braking design and a more
advanced ABS system.
The Evo X has a superior sound and navigation system with it's own
music server.
The Evo X is a popular track and rally car with many wins already. The
DB9 is not.
The Evo X in MR trim has the most sophisticated transmission available
on any car at any price. The DB9 tranny is dated.

With the DB9 you get superior speed in a straight line, but far far
far below most good sports cars. And a top speed few would ever be
able to use. I'm not likely to drive any car faster than 140 MPH in
NY. Great cars must have great handling. No amount of fit & finish is
going to win the hearts of real drivers.



RB