Help me with some ricer math

[MX3-4U2NV]

Car One
205hp NA
165tq
2500lbs
V6

Car Two
205hp Supercharged
201tq
2900lbs
I4

So, stock vs stock, would this be a close race? I know car two has 40 more tq, but car one weighs 400lbs less. I don't have the exact number as to how many pounds equals horsepower. Something like 10lbs = 1hp sounds familiar. If that's the case, with car two weighing 400lbs more, that's like a 40hp loss compared to that of car one.

Anywho, in your opinion, who would win in a straight up drag. Please explain why.

[Mooneggs]

of course the mx-3 would win! duh lol

[tehbrookzorz]

GEARING.

[Ukrman]

So if the second car weighed 4500lbs, it would lose 200hp

[JWMX3]

a ZE mx3 will beat the cobalt ss in a drag from a stand still. From a roll the cobalt will win. but its close both ways.

I dont know about the 2010 SS though, its 260 hp ...

[Mooneggs]

a ZE mx3 will beat the cobalt ss in a drag from a stand still. From a roll the cobalt will win. but its close both ways.

I dont know about the 2010 SS though, its 260 hp ...

aren't there like 3 stages for the cobalt SS?

[MX3-4U2NV]

There are three different Cobalt SS's, yes.

2004 - 2008 were Supercharged
2009 - on are Turbocharged
A stock, normal Cobalt engine is a 2.2L ecotec
The third version of the Cobalt SS was the 2.4L ecotec

I know this because the fiancee owns the 2.4L SS and I am the old co-founder of the Ontario Cobalt Club, it's original Webmaster, etc etc.

[JWMX3]

the one i was talking about is the supercharged version with the power specs you posted.

I know hgallegos915 has a vid on you tube Killing a stock ss at the track from when he was N/A

[RS_OBD'oh_2]

cobalts are too heavy. Also, not a mazda. Strike 2.
I'g get a genesis way before the cobalt.

[tehbrookzorz]

cobalts are too heavy. Also, not a mazda. Strike 2.
I'g get a genesis way before the cobalt.

I think we all would.

[fieromx3]

a ZE mx3 will beat the cobalt ss in a drag from a stand still. From a roll the cobalt will win. but its close both ways.

I dont know about the 2010 SS though, its 260 hp ...

i wouldnt say that its all purly drivers race... they are both fairly equal in performance... but i can pretty well bet the cobalt will beat a fairly goood ze... and since most ZE that have been swapped dont run as good as they should i would bet the ZE will lose... KL swaps are not as great as ppl make them out to be

[JWMX3]

the best time a bone stock cobalt ss is capable of is 14.6 that was as tested with a professional driver

[RS_OBD'oh_2]

the best time a bone stock cobalt ss is capable of is 14.6 that was as tested with a professional driver

I'm guessing below sea level.. down hill

[JWMX3]

lol, im not sure where it was tested but in a straight 1/4mi drag race I would still put my money on the ze everytime no matter what the elevation. not saying it cant lose, but would probably take 8/10 depending on track/drivers etc..

[fieromx3]

also remember the cobalt is 205hp at the wheels too... not that it makes any difference in what the outcome would be... but you guys are also under rating the cobalts potential... got alot more than what a KL has!!!