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mattk
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3rd Dec 08 at 19:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
why are their capacities mostly odd numbers

1.3 / 1.7 / 1.9 / 2.7 ect

just wondering if there is a reason behind it
Jay
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3rd Dec 08 at 19:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
The even numbers seem to be slower too...

My 2.0TDCi Mondeo is only 115

And the Vauxhall 2.2DTi is crap

Drove both

[Edited on 03-12-2008 by JayM]
Jakey
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1.9 for the win.
Planty02
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mines 1.8....do i fail?
deano87
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3rd Dec 08 at 19:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah, this rule works, except for Ford
AndyKent
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There can't be any practical reason - only from a marketing point of view so it is 'obvious' whats a petrol and whats a diesel.
Neo
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3rd Dec 08 at 19:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
And mines a 1.6
lil_g
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Probably makes it easier for people at dealerships/parts etc if a customer comes in and says they have a 1.9 they know it's a diesel straight away?
Theham85
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Yeah but theres the likes of 1.9 petrol 205's. The moral of the story is "Buy a petrol becuase they sound better"
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My 1.7D Combo is fairly nippy, wish it was a TD though.
Not sure why they are odd numbers on older cars and even numbers on newer cars though.
Kurt
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3rd Dec 08 at 20:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
something to do with the actual engine capacity..



[Edited on 03-12-2008 by Kurt]
Kevxx
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yeah the number is to do with engine cap, nothing to do with if it's diesel or petrol, thats stupid!
dannymccann
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
why are their capacities mostly odd numbers

1.3 / 1.7 / 1.9 / 2.7 ect

just wondering if there is a reason behind it


2.0DTi here
whitter45
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2.0 D
John
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quote:
Originally posted by Combo
My 1.7D Combo is fairly nippy, wish it was a TD though.
Not sure why they are odd numbers on older cars and even numbers on newer cars though.


No it's not

I go to work in one every day and drive it regularly and nippy is not one of the words i'd use to describe it.
Corsa_Sport21
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3rd Dec 08 at 21:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by John
quote:
Originally posted by Combo
My 1.7D Combo is fairly nippy, wish it was a TD though.
Not sure why they are odd numbers on older cars and even numbers on newer cars though.


No it's not

I go to work in one every day and drive it regularly and nippy is not one of the words i'd use to describe it.




Ive driven a 1.7D Combo once ans swore i would never drive 1 again.Not if i was in a hurry anyway.

Saying 1 is slow is an understatement.
andy1868
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i drive a 1.7 combo van, its got a turbo that whistles its tits off. i wouldn't be using the word "quick" in a sentance describing my combo van
sand-eel
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it is just marketing reasons
IvIarkgraham
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my brother has a 2.0 tdi
my dad has a 2.2 cdti
Combo
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quote:
Originally posted by John
quote:
Originally posted by Combo
My 1.7D Combo is fairly nippy, wish it was a TD though.
Not sure why they are odd numbers on older cars and even numbers on newer cars though.


No it's not

I go to work in one every day and drive it regularly and nippy is not one of the words i'd use to describe it.


I also use mine everyday fella and its not slow its also not fast so nippy is a nice compromise. Also i know how to drive.
Combo
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quote:
Originally posted by andy1868
i drive a 1.7 combo van, its got a turbo that whistles its tits off. i wouldn't be using the word "quick" in a sentance describing my combo van

Did i say quick? Look again.
Kurt
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Ok i asked a few tech's today..

its literally jsut because.
davcohen
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I cant imagine driving a 1.7d, the 1.5/1.7tds are more then capable when they have the boost turned up
richc
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quote:
Originally posted by davcohen
I cant imagine driving a 1.7d, the 1.5/1.7tds are more then capable when they have the boost turned up


My girlfriend has a 1.7d. And tbh its not quick but it does the job giving it death arounud town. Never attempted to go on a dual carridge way in it or anything, only to the shops. But its quicker than a 1.0 and a little bit better on fuel, whislt i think being alot more tougher!
deano87
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1.5 Hyundai Accent, petrol

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