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***HDi fun*** · 25-03-2009, 08:14 PM

Absolutely - NA diesels are a waste of time. We've got one here - Seat Ibiza D. 1896cc of raw muscle, all 74bhp of it.

Diesels will always win the torque competition due to very high cylinder BMEPs. And they will generally lose the bhp one due to low rev limits.

It really comes down to personal preference now and nothing else really.

I do like the massive midband torque of my diesel but I have to admit that it's nice once in a while to drive a high revving V6 petrol and just hang onto the gears until 7000rpm plus. Probably not as quick as the Pug but it's fun all the same.

What diesels DON'T like is very low revs, despite what some seem to think. Not many will stand 5th gear at 30mph but most petrols will.

Both have their respectoive places, you pays yer money etc etc.

25-03-2009, 08:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
*HDi fun* Moderator Torque King Car: E39 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 11,306	Re: What's the appeal of diesel? Absolutely - NA diesels are a waste of time. We've got one here - Seat Ibiza D. 1896cc of raw muscle, all 74bhp of it. Diesels will always win the torque competition due to very high cylinder BMEPs. And they will generally lose the bhp one due to low rev limits. It really comes down to personal preference now and nothing else really. I do like the massive midband torque of my diesel but I have to admit that it's nice once in a while to drive a high revving V6 petrol and just hang onto the gears until 7000rpm plus. Probably not as quick as the Pug but it's fun all the same. What diesels DON'T like is very low revs, despite what some seem to think. Not many will stand 5th gear at 30mph but most petrols will. Both have their respectoive places, you pays yer money etc etc.