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Are these technical terms? To my ears they sound like synonyms.



Fastest is more likely to refer to top speed, and quickest is more likely to refer to the 0-60 times. But yes that's subjective difference in usage and not a strict definition.


Acceleration versus top speed. Quick to me refers to a period of time whereas fast refers only to a point of time.


Thanks for asking; I was very confused as well. I still don't find the difference between the two terms satisfying. I would rather them state acceleration or speed versus quick and fast.




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