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.
yeh in the 1/4 mile and racing argument. but in the real world, with traffic and speed limits the petrol car will not "ALWAYS WIN"
dont forget the chap posted about an everyday powerful diesel, hes not looking for a track car or a 1/4 sprinter!
And im sorry but i dont know what diesels you have driven but the toruqe is noticble. especially on a motorway doing 50 in 5th you can just put ur foot down and it will pull like a train to 70. no change down needed as in a petrol to get to 70 in the same time frame.
and as for power band. i had a play with my golfs turbo last week it now spins up at 1500 and will boost all the way to 5000. yes admitadly especially 1st and 2nd gear are a bit short. but this is only a problem if ur doing 1/4 mile starts everytime u stop
I Dont wana start an argument, i love petrol too, hence why theres an escort cossie in the gararge.
but in the real world the every day world, a high power diesel is better in every way.