p16vlv
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what would you think is quicker 160 bhp 2.0l or 140bhp 1.6.
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Kerry
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close but depends on driver
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jr
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2.0l always gonna have more torque, 1.6 is a lighter block
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p16vlv
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well i drove a tuned 1.6 but it did not give the shove in the back i expected . i think the difference is the torque , 150 against 110.
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jr
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sounds about right, my 1.4 has 107lb/ft, and is noware near fadscorsa xe
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p16vlv
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what i noticed is the diference to about 100 mph , mine just seems to get there really quick while in a 1.6 your waiting, not saying it a bad thing but i think if your going to tune your car you want torque more than bhp.
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Kris TD
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quote: Originally posted by p16vlv
what i noticed is the diference to about 100 mph , mine just seems to get there really quick while in a 1.6 your waiting, not saying it a bad thing but i think if your going to tune your car you want torque more than bhp.
i agree
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Daimo B
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1.6 16v - 161bhp -119lb ft - 17"s
2.0 16v - 155bhp - 143lb ft - 16"s
From the line, my 2.0 was faster. But going from say 40-90mph, Donnas GSi really wasn't that much slower than my car (7500rpm limit). From higher speeds, say 80+ the extra cc of the 2.0 pulls through. 2.0 is quicker over a 1/4 mile also. Call it the torque
1.6 will handle better though. Front end is a bit heavy on the 2.0, nothing a good suspension kit can't sort, but 1.6 will still be better.
For your 1.6 16v with 140bhp though, it'll get beaten.
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jr
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quote: Originally posted by Daimo B
For your 1.6 16v with 140bhp though, it'll get beaten.
If you strip the fuck out of it it may be close though
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Daimo B
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Yeah, it deffo would then
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purple_B
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i might do that then,so watch out p16vlv,im after u. lol
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Greg_M
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1.6 will handle much bttet tho, and you can get a good 190+bhp form a 1.6 takes a fair bit of cash tho.
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purple_B
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more than im willing 2 spend at the mo.lol
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Greg_M
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well its up to you. personally i would go with a 1.6 tunned as its mor practical day to day.
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jr
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quote: Originally posted by Greg12v
well its up to you. personally i would go with a 1.6 tunned as its mor practical day to day.
would have to disagree, i reckon a standard 2.0 is more practical day to day, will use less fuel etc, and be easier to run
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purple_B
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greg its my tuned 1.6 ,so i am sticking with it.i get 100 miles 2 a tenner of optimax(and i drive it hard) plus does make a practical daily driver
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MoNkEy MaGiC
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WAT!!
a 2litre takes less petrol than a 1.6litre! how u work that out??
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luca2020
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a tuned 1.6 monkey boy will use more petrol than a standard 2.0
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DP.
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quote: Originally posted by luca2020
a tuned 1.6 monkey boy will use more petrol than a standard 2.0
strongly agree with this...... why tune the fuck out of a 1.6 when you can have a nice torquey c20xe under the bonnet and save some pennies in the process which u can put towards coilovers innit
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J da Silva
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quote: Originally posted by MoNkEy MaGiC
WAT!!
a 2litre takes less petrol than a 1.6litre! how u work that out??
if you tune the engine to take more air then it needs more fuel, so if the 1.6 is tuned to the death then it'll sap more fuel mate
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J da Silva
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quote: Originally posted by DP.
quote: Originally posted by luca2020
a tuned 1.6 monkey boy will use more petrol than a standard 2.0
strongly agree with this...... why tune the fuck out of a 1.6 when you can have a nice torquey c20xe under the bonnet and save some pennies in the process which u can put towards coilovers innit
quite a few people dont have the extra insurance funds to go for 2litres, and a lot of other people enjoy seeing what they can do with a 1.6 engine, its a challenge
[Edited on 21-02-04 by VenomTurbo]
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DP.
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quote: Originally posted by VenomTurbo
quote: Originally posted by DP.
quote: Originally posted by luca2020
a tuned 1.6 monkey boy will use more petrol than a standard 2.0
strongly agree with this...... why tune the fuck out of a 1.6 when you can have a nice torquey c20xe under the bonnet and save some pennies in the process which u can put towards coilovers innit
quite a few people dont have the extra insurance funds to go for 2litres, and a lot of other people enjoy seeing what they can do with a 1.6 engine, its a challenge
[Edited on 21-02-04 by VenomTurbo]
thats a fair statement
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J da Silva
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a lot of 1.6 owners i know of can actually afford the 2litre option, however they just like to see what power they can get out of a 1.6, sense of achievement and all that stuff
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DP.
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theres also a great sense of achievement when you put in a 2litre yourself for the first time ever and it works.. lol
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J da Silva
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quote: Originally posted by DP.
theres also a great sense of achievement when you put in a 2litre yourself for the first time ever and it works.. lol
you've been keeping track of my progress with the car havent ya?
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