Car comparison

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8vsFord Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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HSV Clubsport (VR/VS)

185i V8

252 hp4987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1997
VS

Ford Taurus II

SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

223 hp3191 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995

Comparison overview

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Best choices

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    555 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
252hp188kW
223hp166kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
292Nm215lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
70.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
26.3s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,987cc304cu in
3,191cc195cu in
Length
4,861mm191in
4,877mm192in
Width
1,794mm71in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,448mm57in
1,374mm54in
Wheelbase
2,736mm108in
2,692mm106in
Front track
1,485mm58in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,537mm61in
Trunk volume
555L
507L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5PowerTorque
  • HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V84,800 rpm3,800 rpm5,050 rpm
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V56,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.3 s
33.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8 has 29 hp more than Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 and HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
292 Nm
215 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
1,480 kg
3,263 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
238 km/h
148 mph
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V87.4 s
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V58.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8 and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
252 hp
188 kW
7.4 s
238 km/h
148 mph
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHSVClubsport (VR/VS)185i V8FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
252 hp
188 kW
223 hp
166 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
292 Nm
215 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
555 L
19.6 cu ft
Length
4,861 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,448 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Trunk score
555 L
19.6 cu ft
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

HSV Clubsport (VR/VS) 185i V8

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 108 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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