The one I didn't buy

Post by **Tim Leech** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 1:31 pm

Ive just swopped from a TDi Golf to a TSI Scirocco, which on paper have the same performance, in real terms though the torque of the petrol is very much lacking and you need to change down a couple of cogs and drive it hard, personally I prefer the way the oilburner pulls like a train from 1500rpm in 6th

although £30 buys me about the same kinda mileage.

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 2:51 pm

Philip Chidlow wrote:And, 82 ft/lbs @ 3,400 rpm vs 134 ft/lbs @ 2,100 rpm

Remember that (gear for gear) the diesel will be higher geared, so the effective torque at the wheels will be less. Perhaps we should settle this once and for all and arrange a 1/4 mile shoot out at the National?

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:47 pm

Interesting. Maybe the Green Hornet will be ready by then?

Post by **Tim Leech** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 3:56 pm

Round 1:

1.4Tu versus 1.9D

Round 2:

1.6XU versus 1.7TD

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:20 pm

Tuned 1.9TD against 16v?

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:48 pm

Roverman wrote:Round 1:

1.4Tu versus 1.9D

Round 2:

1.6XU versus 1.7TD

The 14 would kill the 19D Tim, honest! Just got keep it revving and it'll shift.

Now, how much is a head gasket jobby these days...?

Matt H · Post by **Matt H** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 4:52 pm

mat_fenwick wrote:Tuned 1.9TD against 16v?

Bring it on

Also... Italian spec BX 1.1 vs 1.7d N/A ??

messerschmitt owner · Post by **messerschmitt owner** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:07 pm

sounds to me like a Run What you Brung Santa Pod challenge

Post by **Tim Leech** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 5:33 pm

Theres an article on the BX dommage 1.1 in next months Citroenian......

Stinkwheel · Post by **Stinkwheel** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:29 pm

scarecrow wrote:
Roverman wrote:Round 1:

1.4Tu versus 1.9D

Round 2:

1.6XU versus 1.7TD

The 14 would kill the 19D Tim, honest! Just got keep it revving and it'll shift.

Now, how much is a head gasket jobby these days...?

I totally agree, I will happily offer up my non tuned 77k mile 14 StTropez up for a quick 1/4 mile against a 19D. It will murder it, honestly. Ive owned both.

And as for head gasket, on a 14? About 25 quids worth of parts and 3 hours

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:15 pm

GTi 8v auto vs. TZD turbo.

How about mixing up the Citroens a bit: Visa GTi 115 vs BX GTi 8v

MULLEY · Post by **MULLEY** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:32 pm

I've got a quick n/a, so i'm up for a challenge, mind you if its 0-60 i think i'll lose, 40-70 & i reckon i'll win, hmmm the permutations to beat a 1400 eh

citsncycles · Post by **citsncycles** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 9:50 pm

How about mixing up the Citroens a bit: Visa GTi 115 vs BX GTi 8v

I've just got the GS back on the road - despite the weight penalty, smaller engine & 1 less gear, I recon it'll give a 14 a run for it's money. As it's an estate, It'd be interesting to see how it compares to an n/a diesel Estate too

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rodney68 · Post by **rodney68** » Sat Apr 09, 2011 6:32 pm

my poor 1.7n/a pulls like a train from 50 to 80 will probably go quicker than the 90 i saw last week on my private test track (a47)