Re: comparison

["Robert Rooney" <dmcvegas@xxxx>]

If I have to make a u-turn in the DeLorean, I usually have to 
either go to an intersection with 2 wide lanes, or turn down a side 
stree to back out of a driveway. On the flip side though, I've never 
had a problem with parrelel parking in the D. No the DeLorean isn't 
the fastest car on the block, but it does very good on it's own and 
then some... The biggest problem the DeLorean has with it's speed is 
not it's performance, but the fact that other people keep comparing 
it with more powerful cars. Keep in mind the theory of realitivity on 
this: "A DeLorean's performance can only be measured in relation the 
the car it is competing against. And/or the people drving the car
(s)." In other words, on the drag strip for 0-60 times, the DeLorean 
appears to be a slower car. Now in the real world when the DeLorean 
is in traffic the average vehicles that is goes up against are not 
muscle cars, or powerful exotics. But rather compact imports and 
family sedans built for economy, not speed. The same for all the 
SUV's on the road, they're not built for speed either. Hills are no 
match for my car! I can hit a fairly steep grade and still gain speed 
going up it! In this environment the DeLorean can be quite 
impressive. Plus as I mentioned before alot has to do with the 
perception of the person driving the car(s). If the driver doesn't 
like a car to begin with, then it won't get a good review. And vice-
versa if they prefer one car over another. Yes I like the DeLorean 
more then other cars, so I am gerally more favorable to it, but I am 
staying unbaiased for this posting. To sum everything up: For myself 
the DeLorean is perfect! I have a good amout of power matched with 
equal fuel economy. Not to mention unbeatable looks and outstanding 
comfort!

-Robert
vin 6585

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, comet6974@xxxx wrote:
> The turning radius of the Delorean is okay. Of the cars we own it is
> around the middle of the bunch. Our truck is awful and needs almost 
twice
> as much as any other car, the smaller cars have much better turning
> radii. The turning radius is not poor, but it is definitely not 
great. I
> know it has been said before but it sounds like it needs to be said
> again, In regards to speed, If you want a fast car go buy a Porsche,
> Corvette, or other sporty car. A Delorean is not slow, but at 9 
seconds
> 0-60 and a top speed of 120mph, even our 92 mustang can beat the
> Delorean. 
> 
> Trevor Johnson
> #6974 & 4055
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