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Sedans Saturn Aura Saturn Aura vs. Honda Accord
326 messages, Last post on Dec 19, 2007 at 5:48 AM
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Replying to: phaetondriver (Nov 27, 2007 2:41 pm) Calculates to ~1800 rpm  70 mph, so it is close. RPM = Speed (mph) * 336 * Overall Drive Ratio/Wheel Diameter (in) Overall Drive Ratio = Axle Ratio (2.77 in XR) * Gear Ratio (0.74 in sixth)
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Replying to: robertsmx (Nov 27, 2007 3:09 pm) I used 27.5 in for the tire diameter, what I measured. Ran the formula with that figure for 80 MPH and got 2003 RPM. Can't get much closer than that even if I had a digital tach  Thanks for the formula. Looks like one I used a couple of decades ago  ))
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Replying to: venus537 (Oct 28, 2007 8:45 am) Edmunds latest comparison test: Malibu (a very close cousin of the Aura with the same powertrain) 0-60 6.6 sec. Accord V6 - 7.0. Same publication Same comparison test Game over |
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Replying to: drwilsc (Dec 10, 2007 4:53 pm)
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Replying to: elroy5 (Dec 10, 2007 5:18 pm)
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Replying to: drwilsc (Dec 10, 2007 5:49 pm) 
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Replying to: elroy5 (Dec 10, 2007 6:30 pm) So if you don't like the results form one companies test, just go find another one you can agree with. Or go drive the cars yourself, kick the tire and check the prices. I didn't agree with some of the comments in the Car and Driver road test of the Aura XR, but I did agree with Road and Tracks test results and comments. After I drove the XR that is. I didn't care for the 07 Accord, but would probably love the 08, so a few changes can make a big difference in perceived performance and actual performance. If you like it buy it.
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Replying to: phaetondriver (Dec 10, 2007 7:56 pm) "Because of Honda's renown for resale and reliability, three of the four judges noted they'd still buy the Accord over the second-place finisher (Malibu). But, unfortunately for Honda, we can't score based on intangibles." I think this statement means more than the actual numbers.
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Replying to: elroy5 (Dec 10, 2007 8:12 pm) So it comes in first in the side by side test with the Accord V-6 auto, because they haven't tested the sedan yet. So you like part of the Edmunds test and part of the Motor Trend test and part of the Car and Driver test. But have you done the test for yourself?
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Replying to: phaetondriver (Dec 10, 2007 8:41 pm) |
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