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thstone · 03-06-2013, 11:59 AM

Topless gave some very good qualitative criteria. I'll go the other direction and suggest a few quantitative measures:

In order to compare handling (and not horsepower), pay particular attention to corner entry and exit speed along with how well the car transitions from straight to turning and how early you can get back on the throttle on corner exit. A well handling car will do all of those better than a less-well handling car.

Of course, the driver makes a huge difference. A good driver can alter his technique to get the most out of whatever car they happen to be driving.

+1 for getting out on an autocross or track day with an instructor. You'll learn more in one day than you can imagine.

03-06-2013, 11:59 AM	#6
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	Topless gave some very good qualitative criteria. I'll go the other direction and suggest a few quantitative measures: In order to compare handling (and not horsepower), pay particular attention to corner entry and exit speed along with how well the car transitions from straight to turning and how early you can get back on the throttle on corner exit. A well handling car will do all of those better than a less-well handling car. Of course, the driver makes a huge difference. A good driver can alter his technique to get the most out of whatever car they happen to be driving. +1 for getting out on an autocross or track day with an instructor. You'll learn more in one day than you can imagine. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 03-06-2013 at 06:33 PM.