[JoshTriplett]

The difference is that there aren't posted acceleration limits, only speed limits. (And more generally, speed reduces available reaction time and increases your inertia in a collision, which is why it's the sensible thing to limit.) The only limits on acceleration are the general requirements to drive safely. So 0-60 is a lot more interesting than -95, unless you're driving on the autobahn.

[Dylan16807]

I would say that acceleration, forward and backward, in the 55-80 area is critical to safety.

[larrys]

Absolutely correct and one of the reasons I love that car so much. (Along with the handling and stability).