Coil Over vs Torsion Bar

I do not think there is any handing advantage torsion bar vs coil spring.
They are both simply springs and hold up the car. You can get smaller or larger diameter in either changing stiffness.

IMO....it is the shocks that help improve handling....along with other factors like big brakes, a more a aggressive alignment, lowering the car ( center of gravity), wider, sticky tires and body control ( anti- sway bars).

But...IF you want the modern car steering of a rack and pinion or the extra room you get ditching the rear steer steering box, drag link, pitman arm, idler arm and tie rods......you have no choice but to go coil over

Placement of a front steer rack and pinion pretty much dictates changing the LCA pivot points meaning ....torsion bars are out.

I love torsion bars because compared to coilovers....they are cheap. They are also easier to adjust and help keep the weight low.

I love the coil overs for the room they afford and as a way to hold the car up if I cannot utilize torsion bars...but I hate the price.

Denny
HDK