Another strange car comparo: Versa vs 2002

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07/08/2015 at 11:17 • Filed to: None

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My favorite photography blogger compared the 2015 Nissan Versa to the BMW 2002:

http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_pho…

The author is a huge Miata fan and knows what he’s talking about when it comes to cars, despite being a photography blogger. Still, I doubt the 2002 understeered like a Versa...


DISCUSSION (3)


Kinja'd!!! Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
07/08/2015 at 12:37

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Oh no, make it stop. Roll up windows, similar hp, and somewhat similar weight do not make it a modern 2002. Hate to say it, but the closest thing would be the BMW 218i offered in Europe. Also, the 2002 doesn’t feel as flimsy as a rental car.


Kinja'd!!! Bryan doesn't drive a 1M > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2
07/08/2015 at 13:25

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Judging by your username, I think you might be qualified to evaluate the claim. We just need to ask VersaLvr42 what they think and then we’ll get to the bottom of this.

I think his memory of the 2002 is a bit hazy and has been winnowed down to the experience of a lightweight car with a stick shift and 4-cyl engine.


Kinja'd!!! Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Bryan doesn't drive a 1M
07/08/2015 at 13:51

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I’d wager that the 1.6 DOHC in the Versa is a very different than the 2.0 SOHC in the 02. Also, I don’t know how you can call an economy FWD car the new version of a RWD car.