Originally Posted by: bpasternakI think there may be some misunderstanding regarding "classical guitar" vs "acoustic guitar". They are different. The strings on a classical guitar are spaced differently than a regular guitar and classical guitars usually have nylon strings. Also, the fretboard of a classical guitar is quite different, usually flat.

Also, your friend may be referring to classical guitarist being more disciplined in their playing and applied theory.

Best,
Brian

Very good point. They are different. Personally, I find a Classical guitar (when in true form) easier to play than a steel stringed Acoustic. The neck is wider and the flat neck doesn't hinder my ability with barre chords. I like the added distance between strings as well (less cramped in certain occasions).
However, I'm basing this on the one and only Classical that I've played numerous times, which belongs to a friend who won't part with it (He's better on it anyway, Geezzz, that's an understatement).
Thanks Brian for the enlightening; I'm going shopping....................