On Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:37:52 GMT, Tony R
<tony.rickardno@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>The issue most have going from a sporty petrol to a sporty diesel is the
>opposite, they will find they run out of steam just when the petrol is
>starting to fly because they are in the wrong rev band. Which is why it
>doesn't always feel sporty as less is more with the diesel.
That depends on your definition of *sporty* in terms of the engine.
For example, I think of my diesel as having a similar character to a
large capacity V8 (old-style American, say) as opposed to a smaller
capacity (perhaps) Italian V12. I don't see how that V8 must be less
*sporty* just because it has lower maximum revs.
Also, because the Diesel (well mine anyway) delivers it's performance
in such a relaxed and effortless manner, in a limited zone, reminds me
more of a supercar than any petrol car I've owned.
--
Z
Scotland
Alfa Romeo 156 2.4JTD Veloce Leather
'Oil' be seeing you..
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