Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 22

Thread: Can a 1.2 nova outhandle a 1.6 ??

  1. #1
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    West Mids
    Posts
    336
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default Can a 1.2 nova outhandle a 1.6 ??

    Can a 1.2 nova outhandle a 1.6.. not out perform ( cause we know that wont happen! :: )

    but being as the lump is lighter, would this be feaseable?

  2. #2
    User
    Join Date
    Oct 2001
    Location
    Essex
    Posts
    1,141
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    didnt think there was so much diffrence with weight of the two engines is there?

  3. #3
    Senior User
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    HMP Dartmoor Hobbies: Running up walls Dislikes: Bling
    Posts
    2,886
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    i doubt it. 55 vs 100 bhp. And gsi is only bout 100kg heavier.

  4. #4
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    york
    Posts
    275
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Negligable weight difference in the two engines, the 1.6 will out handle any 1.3 due to more power!

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2002
    Location
    cheltenham
    Posts
    632
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    wtf has power got to do with handling

    lighter car setup exactly the same *should* out handle the heavier car

  6. #6
    Senior User
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    HMP Dartmoor Hobbies: Running up walls Dislikes: Bling
    Posts
    2,886
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    the GSI's suspension is better (lower) than a 1.2's by default. That would give it better handling. Then it has wider wheels. That would also give it xtra.

  7. #7
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    West Mids
    Posts
    336
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    im not talking about standard.. i mean if their both lowered 40mm and have alloys wiv fat tyres.

  8. #8
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    West Mids
    Posts
    336
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    and besides... ive never even SEEN a std GTE/GSI :P

  9. #9
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Location
    Wulveramton Drives: 106 Diesel
    Posts
    3,127
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    Your weird

  10. #10
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2002
    Location
    Bournemouth Building: Black Monster
    Posts
    1,110
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default

    LMAO! There is LOADS of standard Gte/Gsi's around! They also have anti-roll bars too which a 1.2 won't have!

    Y ask the question if they both moded the same? The 1.2 will be in the dust off to a GTE/Gsi! Even if it was a 50 lap race round a tight roundabout!

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •