1.2 16V vs Corsa 1.2 twin port

[Marcus---]

I know this had probably been discussed before but couldnt find it anywhere. A friend of mine has a 1.2 twin port corsa, used to woop my 1.2 8v but now im going to a 16v is is likely to be closer between us? anyone had a little burn with one? whats the bhp on them?

Cheers

 

[Hazza]

The clio will win but very close.

 

[Marcus---]

you sure? whats that website where they have power to weight ratio which shows actual bhp?

 

[Hazza]

I want to know also! i remember going on a site like that... but can't remember

 

[Marcus---]

the twin port does make such a big difference, his car hits 120, dont know how but i was in the car when he did it...crazy!

 

[Marcus---]

I want to know also! i remember going on a site like that... but can't remember

Ive been on it before, has stats for pretty much every car, im sure someone will come up with it eventually!

 

[Ben.]

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/

 

[Jay_clio]

The clio will win but very close.

wrong, the 1.2 tiwnport just past me so easily and i kno how to drive, and this was a girl i kno :nono:

 

[Ben.]

they are both s**t slow anyways

 

[steven.m]

My 1.2 16v clio was in the bodyshop I had a Corsa 1.2 twinport courtesy car and it was definatly way better. It just felt like it accelerated a bit quicker, probably wasnt much in it but I think it was the nippier of the two cars. Was actually quite upset giving it back I liked it that much.

 

[Jay_clio]

they are both s**t slow anyways

not slow, keep it in 3rd at 60mph, then put your foot down its like a go-kart in mine anywayz :rasp:

 

[Brett]

they are both s**t slow anyways

compared to what?

 

[DrR]

clio might when, but oh lordy i'd rather have the corsa

 

[Ben.]

they are both s**t slow anyways

compared to what?

compared to most other cars on the road

 

[Marcus---]

Wats the top speed of the 1.2 16v?

 

[Ben.]

Wats the top speed of the 1.2 16v?

officially 106 i think

 

[Dan 172]

The twinports are 80bhp IIRC.

The corsa is quicker and pulls much better.

I think the clio is a second slower to 60, than the Corsa.

 

[CupWhite]

There is nothing in it at all mate,

my first car was a 53 plate 1.2 16v corsa
my friend had 1.2 16v clio

both exactly the same i found, depended on driving mistakes etc.

both cars could do 115mph - 120mph also so the book figure isnt correct really.

There not s**t/slow cars at all people saying that are full of s**t. There ideal first/cheap cars and mine didnt feel slow at all.

 

[Brett]

There not s**t/slow cars at all people saying that are full of s**t. There ideal first/cheap cars and mine didnt feel slow at all.

A very inteligent post that mate, if people complain there 1.2 16V is slow then sell it and get a 182/172 if you think its s**t and slow then sell it and buy another car, at the end of the day the 1.2 16V is cheap to tax,insure and run and its no hot hatch but i wouldnt say it is slow becuase its capable of keeping up with traffic easily on any road (minor,major,B/A roads and motorways) its not the cars fault its "slow" its the person who buys and complains about its fault for buying a car that isnt fit for the purpose they want it for.

 

[Ben.]

i wasnt complaining, i love my 1.2, but its SLOW

if you think your 1.2 is fast then thats fine

 

[ben_p]

my old 1.2 16v. striped with buckets , filter, de-cat, full ss system only just used to slowley pass 1.2 twinports LOL

 

[Steve2004]

both cars could do 115mph - 120mph also so the book figure isnt correct really.

Book figure is correct, on the flat a 1.2 will never do 120, in fact the idea is laughable. The clocks might show 120 but that's only because they're so inaccurate at speed.

There not s**t/slow cars at all people saying that are full of s**t. There ideal first/cheap cars and mine didnt feel slow at all.

Agreed, they aren't "s**t slow". A milk float, or that base spec Fiat panda which does 0-60 in 20 secs is "s**t slow". However, they are slower than the average car, that's a fact. Best used as a nippy learner/town/cheap car.