Originally posted by absolute_motoring:
Hi. Need some clarification with the specification post by the manufacturers. Nissan say 110ps so it has better pickup. But from ppl in the forum, i think nissan has slower pickup just more comfortable drive. So how do we read this? Do we need to cater in the weight as well?
[ Toyota Vios ]
Max. output (kW (PS) / rpm) 80 (109) / 6000
Max. torque (N-m (kg-m) / rpm) 142 (14.5) / 4200
[ Nissan Sunny ]
Max. Power (@ 6000 rpm) 81kW (110 ps) 81kW (110 ps) 81kW (110 ps)
Max. Torque (@ 4000 rpm) 148Nm (15.1 kg-m) 148Nm (15.1 kg-m) 148Nm (15.1 kg-m)
i would say, forget what you read. cos there is more to the eye. you need to know the torque and gearing ratios and also if it is manual or auto. even in auto, it depends on setup of the transmission, like cvt which is more smooth, but lack low end.
most cars do not hv the omph if u r looking at them. the only way is to modify, cheapest is to pare weight by removing excessive things in the car. expensive is to change lighten pulley, change injectors/ spark plugs, add BOV, etc. too complex.
most impt dun hv to too worry what others think. make ur own decision.