Originally Posted by
DanW@FastFord
My appraisal was of the VTEC engines, and the driving characteristics of them in comparison to their competitors. I didn't know the 'rules' of the discussion was that you weren't allowed mention forced induction cars.
Right from the beginning of the thread its been about N/A cars, we all know that turbos create more torque than non turbos.
I don't like VTEC engines, and I was throwing my four-penneth into a conversation about them, and I stand by my comments.
you are welcome to start any discussion you want, but you could always do it in your own thread rather than drag this one off topic with your satanic turbos
Ultimately I'd much rather have an N/A where there was a more even spread of power - I've not looked at the dyno graphs but I'd wager that a Clio 182 would make more power at 2K, 3K and 4K than a Civic Type R - or at least it has driving characteristics that I prefer over the Type R.
The 182 are really gutless until about 4K, and thats coming from someone with a real love of them, I would be amazed if there is any point they make noticeably more power or torque than a civic type R anywhere in the rev range TBH, I think maybe you are just forgetting the car is a bit lighter or something like that, add 15% to the weight and it makes it feel like you've lost 15% of your torque everywhere of course.