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<blockquote data-quote="josh99ta" data-source="post: 379037" data-attributes="member: 545886"><p>Turn in and weight aren&#039;t directly comparable, it has more to do with the suspension setup (sway bars, rigidity, tires, and just overall suspension dynamics from the factory). In general, lighter cars do accel, but there are heavier cars that handle quite well. Remember, there are always exceptions to the rule. Matter of fact, I&#039;d bet that my all aluminum engine isn&#039;t too much heavier than that of a larger four banger with an iron block. Not really engine weight as much as it is the suspension stuff I mentioned above as well as where the engine is located in the car (front of front axle, over it, behind it, mid engine, rear engine). Look at a car like a McLaren or Lambo or Ferrari or anything, looking at V12 cars and some of the best handling cars out there, or even a BMW M5 (V8) and cars of the like. Engine size, weight, and vehicle weight aren&#039;t all there is to handling.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="josh99ta, post: 379037, member: 545886"] Turn in and weight aren't directly comparable, it has more to do with the suspension setup (sway bars, rigidity, tires, and just overall suspension dynamics from the factory). In general, lighter cars do accel, but there are heavier cars that handle quite well. Remember, there are always exceptions to the rule. Matter of fact, I'd bet that my all aluminum engine isn't too much heavier than that of a larger four banger with an iron block. Not really engine weight as much as it is the suspension stuff I mentioned above as well as where the engine is located in the car (front of front axle, over it, behind it, mid engine, rear engine). Look at a car like a McLaren or Lambo or Ferrari or anything, looking at V12 cars and some of the best handling cars out there, or even a BMW M5 (V8) and cars of the like. Engine size, weight, and vehicle weight aren't all there is to handling. [/QUOTE]

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