Hondas are primarily known for their peak horsepower and torque at high rpms. But name one american car that has an 8800 rpm redline stock. Can you also name an american car that puts out 120hp per liter stock. No you cant, honda is the only to do so. And if you want to get Rotary Power on your ass the RX8 puts out 250hp n/a in a 1.3 liter engine. As for handling you could spend 2k on a Z06 and out handle a stock Jap car but put 2k in suspension on an AE86 or an RX7 and the Z06 wouldnt have a chance. Traditionally Japan does not wage a horsepower war but a power to weight to ratio battle unlike 3-4000 lb american performance cars. And as for the 280hp rule if you knew anything about japanese cars you would know that the when the Nissan Skyline is dynoed stock it has more then 300hp. I will however agree that the TT Supra is very over priced.
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