Originally Posted by
vroomtshh
Diesel drivers always go on about torque, but thats not what makes fast cars. I have a diesel Ibiza Cupra with circa 240bhp and 400lb/ft torque, but any 200hp petrol car will beat me in a race, because the gearing isn't there to make it any other way.
Dont get me wrong, its perfect for a fast road car, great up to 100ish mph (scaring big power cars between 20-80), but ultimately, a current petrol car will always be quicker.
very true....my friend had a remapped skoda fabia VRs that was similar in performance to my stage 3 saff between 80-100mph (him in 6th me in fifth) but would still only manage a 15 1/2 sec quarter
diesel drivers always rant about torque but its not much use with only a 2000rpm power band
