Choose: Japanese 90s Car of each class

"Bytemite" (bytemite)
11/20/2015 at 15:15 • Filed to: None

The Japanese bubble economy era produced some of the most exciting enthusiast cars from every manufacturer. Better yet, they were almost all being imported to the US! Americans could drive affordable sports cars of their choosing instead of being stuck between GM and Ford’s crap-to-drive sub-200 hp V8 “muscle cars”.

Imagine replacing the fierce battle for sales between manufacturers of today. Instead of crossovers and cars on lift kits like the CX-5, RAV-4, CR-V and Morono, there was the halo GT car.

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RX-7, Supra, NSX, 300ZX, and 3000GT.

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Then the sports cars.

MX-5, MR2, 240sx.

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Then the sport coupes.

MX-6, Celica, Integra, Eclipse.

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Then the mini sportsters.

MX-3, Paseo, Del Sol, NX2000, Impulse.

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What would be your choice in each class?

Mine would be RX-7, MX-5, Celica, and MX-3.

This way I get to experience boost going in and apex seals going out, top down driving pleasure, AWD turbo rally-goodness, and B-spec DD.

DISCUSSION (38)

not for canada - australian in disguise > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 15:19

RX-7, 240, MX-6, Impulse. Also, there should be a Kei class too, for that, I’d go with a Beat. Also available would be the Autozam AZ-1, and the Suzuki Cappucino.

Kinja'd!!!

TheHondaBro > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 15:20

The 300ZX is more of a sports car. The R33 GT-R was Nissan’s 90’s halo GT car.

NSX
MR2
Integra
Replace the Paseo with a Cera and I’m in.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 15:21

RX-7, MR2, MX6, Del sol.

Bytemite > not for canada - australian in disguise
11/20/2015 at 15:21

I only included cars imported to US. That is why I couldn’t add the Skyline.

Bytemite > TheHondaBro
11/20/2015 at 15:22

True but the TT 300zx is close in power-to-weight level as the others in that class. And Skylines weren’t imported to US.

not for canada - australian in disguise > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 15:29

Ah, that makes more sense then.

Bytemite > not for canada - australian in disguise
11/20/2015 at 15:31

You would choose a Beat over an AZ-1?! Are you insane man?

Babz > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 15:32

I’ll probably go 300ZX, MX-5, Integra, Del Sol

not for canada - australian in disguise > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 15:33

Yes. I would.

Deal with it.

Land_Yacht_225 > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 15:36

I’ll just take a Mazda 929. Basically covers the bases of all but the mini sportsters class, and those don’t have enough legroom anyway.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 15:39

RX7, MR2, Celica, Impulse.

Bytemite > Land_Yacht_225
11/20/2015 at 15:39

Uh...in what way does a luxury full size sedan cover any of the bases?

Just curious. But you are living up to your name.

dogisbadob > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 15:39

Supra, 240sx, Integra, Impulse

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 15:41

300ZX

Kinja'd!!!

MR2

Kinja'd!!!

Celica ST205 GT-four

Kinja'd!!!

Honda Del Sol

Kinja'd!!!

jjhats > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 15:42

RX-7

MX-5

Integra

MX-3

Bytemite > dogisbadob
11/20/2015 at 15:45

Surprisingly the first Supra I got.

Tripper > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 15:47

NSX, 240sx, Integra, Del Slow

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 15:47

One car to rule them all.

Kinja'd!!!

Land_Yacht_225 > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 15:56

Rear wheel drive, stout 200hp V6 engine, and the placement of the engine behind the front axel and gas tank above the rear axel for better weight distribution and handling, same as an RX-7 or Cosmo.

Though it may be big, it is sprightly. It is no land yacht. Anything the Japanese make handles. Put a 929 and a Deville of the same vintage on a slalom course.

Never underestimate a manufacturers top of the line luxury model. They have to put their best stuff from across the lineup in it to command a high price. That usually means a very powerful engine and a very sure footed suspension setup.

AMC/Renauledge > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 16:03

RX-7, MX-5, Eclipse Turbo AWD, Impulse RS Turbo AWD.

Bytemite > AMC/Renauledge
11/20/2015 at 16:07

Go easy on the turbo awd there, guy.

AMC/Renauledge > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 16:12

The beauty is, I wouldn't have to! 2 RWD Mazdas balance it out.

Bytemite > AMC/Renauledge
11/20/2015 at 16:17

I like your way of thinking.

I’m actually thinking of getting a cheap MX-3 or peanut-eye WRX as my 3rd car. A tiny, tossable beater or turbo AWD car that would scratch either of the two itches I have.

AMC/Renauledge > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 16:18

The MX-3 really gave me pause. Tiny V6 and all...

Bytemite > AMC/Renauledge
11/20/2015 at 16:20

It is 2,400 lbs with 130 hp! TINY V6, 4 wheel independent suspension. It beat the Impulse and others in cornering tests. Why did you choose the Impulse?

Connqr > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 16:28

NSX,MR2,Integra,Del Sol. Probably. I don’t know. Just give me all the cars in the 1st class.

AMC/Renauledge > Bytemite
11/20/2015 at 16:31

The Isuzu was 2,732 in AWD turbo (160hp 1.6L) guise. Better power to weight. And passive rear-wheel steering.

Bytemite > AMC/Renauledge
11/20/2015 at 16:41

Yeah I think maybe I shoulda left the Impulse out of this class. Thise numbers are in line with the mx-6 class. Almost exactly same power and same weight. But in that class, the impulse would get destroyed.