1.2 16v Vs. 1.2 8v

[WillC788]

around town you wont notice a difference infact the 8v feels a bit quicker due to cable throttle being more responsive and better low down torque.

over 3,000rpm tho the 16v is quicker, i love my little 1.2 16v even now that im used to the 2.0 16v 172

No way. I've owned both, the 8v in a MkI Ph III which has the same engine, and the valver is miles quicker even around town. I can confidently pull out when there is a tight gap at a roundabout now for example.

And stop knocking the 1.2s! They're damn good cars for us young'uns and lighter and as powerful as most 1.4s in 16v form

 

[TeZ]

is it as good as my 1.416v clio???? damn i shouldnt have botherd

 

[scala]

I assume also that all modern engines are 16v these days.

My 1.4 S (S = Sport) just has 'Injection' written on the engine cover. Not sure what the total BHP is for this model, but I would guess around 75 - 80 ??? Actually that doesn't sound very sporty at all.

 

[TeZ]

my 1.416v is about 98BHP

 

[WillC788]

is it as good as my 1.416v clio???? damn i shouldnt have botherd

Said most, meaning most other 1.4 cars, not the Clio. My bad. Fiestas - 78BHP, Puntos - 77BHP, 206s - around 75bhp, all with a 1.4.

 

[Nick_P]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Clio

theres a list of the engines near the bottom of page, showing BHP etc

 

[TeZ]

98 bhp WOOT lol, i have done a few mods lower 45 mm and added ITG filter and new airflow pipes reckong its 100 BHP now lmfao ,

Keppes up with my mates 1,616v

 

[scala]

Pants - my 1.4 can only unleash 75BHP. And as it's a few years old now I guess that's dropped to around 70 ???

Dunno what power loss can be expected over the years ???

 

[TeZ]

not loads in a lil engine clean the injectors and stuff spec it wouldnt be far off 75,

im impressed mine around 100 lol

 

[scala]

Slightly off topic, but I tried to race a Golf R32 from the red light the other night with all of 75BHP. I was pulling away from him too and then I realised why - he had seen the speed camera and I, punching the air victoriously, quite obviously hadn't.

 

[Nick_P]

Haha, good times ^^^... maybe not so good times tho

 

[scala]

Well, I braked (expertly) at the last moment and kept within the 50 limit, so technically I BLOODY WELL OWNED THE VW DRIVING BIATCHORR!!!!!!!!!MUHHAAAAAA!!!!

Victory to the filthy French.

 

[TeZ]

Well, I braked (expertly) at the last moment and kept within the 50 limit, so technically I BLOODY WELL OWNED THE VW DRIVING BIATCHORR!!!!!!!!!MUHHAAAAAA!!!!

Victory to the filthy French.

COUGH COUGH****, u mean u didnt break cus by that time u were only doing about 35-40 with in the 20 seconds from the lights MWAHAHAAHHA

 

[scala]

And where does your allegiance lye? I'd hit 60 within 12 impressive seconds I'll have you know.

 

[TeZ]

LOL i lye with reno bu was up for a piss take soz fella WO 12 secs thats quicker than my local Bus

 

[scala]

I think you'll find that a bus is a poor benchmark for speed my friend.

 

[TeZ]

yea but a good one for u

 

[scala]

if you with to make fillant remarks, please do it with some accuracy.

Most (city) buses weigh between 11 and 14 tons and are speed restricted at 55MPH.

Which make/model of bus are you referring too?

 

[Rage]

not entirely true.

i know this lad whos got a 1.2 16v mk2...and i have a mk1 1.2 8valve. i keep up with him no problem what so ever in a straight line, and over islands i always win.

 

[TeZ]

u had me at 55MPH, and the fact your even bothering to argue with me

1. i dont car
2. y bother talking about the speed of a 1.2 yes thats all u have ATM but come on theres more to life.

 

[Rage]

And where does your allegiance lye? I'd hit 60 within 12 impressive seconds I'll have you know.

your raving about hitting 60mph in 12 seconds..? t's all about 11.4

not really worth shouting about a 1.2..thats why i keep quiet!

 

[TeZ]

LOL yeah see rage has the right idea

 

[scala]

If you failed to notice the capering, fanciful, ridiculous, tongue-in-cheek and whimsical use of language that I'ved used then perhaps I should spell it a bit more clearly?

 

[TeZ]

YES, next time please do

 

[scala]

Yes, with a 1.4 I'm rather ill-equiped for the task of trafic light drag-racing, but at least I have the ability to not take myself too seriously.

Enough already.

 

[TeZ]

im bored

 

[scala]

 

[TeZ]

LOL sureeeee ill saw 8 valves off and remove the air from my tyres then were on

 

[scala]

Ha Ha - that might just give me enough of an edge to win. However, my Halfrauds Sport badge will ensure that I save the day.

 

[TeZ]

yea i was going to but the air flow over my car at 150MPH would prob pull the cheap sticker off