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How much power still in a 30-year-old car?
What would be the current power rating of a car engine, 30 years old, originally 158hp?
Joseph Grima
Jun 2020 Filed under: performance
What's the 1.0 TSI Octavia in 'old money'?
The 2017 Octavia is described as a 1.0 TSI. But what is that equal to 'in old money'. I just don't get the newer classification. Can you help me to understand?
Peter Lumsden (Dun Laoghaire)
Jan 2020 Filed under: performance
How does the VW Polo 1.0 MPI perform?
I want to know about the performance of the Volkswagen Polo 1.0-litre MPI...
Kushal Goon (Guwahati, Assam)
Jul 2018 Filed under: performance
Should my Opel Astra get a power upgrade?
I find my Opel Astra 1.4 (2011) sluggish after dropping from 4th to 3rd in traffic and then trying to go back up again to 4th. The car has 100hp. Would or could I get an upgrade in power?
F D (Dublin)
Nov 2013 Filed under: performance
How does the Skoda Octavia 1.0 perform?
I have just ordered the Skoda Octavia Combi 1.0-litre petrol. How does the one-litre engine perform with a fully loaded car?
Mark Conway (Dublin)
Jul 2017 Filed under: performance
Looking for something fun and petrol...
Hey guys, looking to upgrade from a 2008 Honda Civic Type S for something a little more comfortable for long journeys but still quite fun and cool. Any advice?
I abhor diesel engines and any help is appreciated!
Peter White (Mayo)
Jun 2017 Filed under: performance
Is torque more important than power for overtaking?
Is torque more important than power when it comes to overtaking? My 1.4 Astra petrol has 100hp, but is not good for overtaking. What should I look for to get more oomph when needing to overtake?
F D (Dublin)
Jan 2014 Filed under: performance
Is the 1.6 TDI engine man enough for the Volkswagen Passat?
Hi guys,
Looking closely at a 2010 Volkswagen Passat, powered by the 1.6 diesel engine. It's the Highline model with great spec. My only concern is with the 1.6 engine: is it big enough for this car? Will I be dropping the gears to overtake etc?
Thanks
Mick
Michael Mulvey (Ashbourne)
Feb 2012 Filed under: performance
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