1.4 or 1.6

[Paul.M]

i did a search but didnt know what to search for kept getting no results lol

basically im going to upgrade to a slightly bigger engine and i was looking at the 1.6 but cant find any good ones (has to be trade you see dads rules lol) but there are a few 1.4s knocking about

is there much in it at all and is it worth all the extra hassle?

any help appreciated tar

 

[iimushroomzii]

1.4 aint much of an upgrade from 1.2, deffo go for 1.6

 

[Sam]

iirc, the 1.6 is only 10bhp more than the 1.4, and alot less insurance.

 

[MarcoB]

1.6 is less insurance? No way, I have to pay a ridiculous amount for mine

 

[jesus]

Isn't it the same engine?

 

[mini-valver]

Yeah but the 1.4 uses a shorter throw hence less capacity. Drive both and decide for yourself, wigh up the costs of insurance etc and go from there. My 1.6 was mint on fuel standard.

 

[jakm15]

3.0 v6

 

[Skinny]

Driven both.

1.6 anyday tbh. A lot better, nipper etc.

 

[mini-valver]

3.0 v6

Are you just adding numbers that you see, together?

 

[Brett]

I'd go for the 1.6 mate. The 1.4 won't seem like as much of an upgrade. Its always best to wait around for a car that you realy want than rush into one you don't.

Insurance won't be that much different.

 

[B7JLS]

I went from a 1.2 to a 182

 

[Will.]

I test drove a 1.4 and a 1.6. There wasnt much in it but the 1.6 was a little bit nippier.

 

[Poopensharten]

1600cc is 110bhp and touches 60 in 9.3

The 1400cc is 98bhp and does 0-60 in 10.2

The obvious choice here is to buy a Saxo VTS

 

[Brett]

1600cc is 110bhp and touches 60 in 9.3

The 1400cc is 98bhp and does 0-60 in 10.2

The obvious choice here is to buy a Saxo VTS

Good point that sir.

It would be a huge upgrade in handling too.

I know the 1.4/6 and dci's have uprated suspension on them over the 1.2 but I doubt it makes that much difference.