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Rainbow-Walker · Jun 23rd, 2003, 05:20 AM

Mmmmm...

"look at the torque figures..."

I just sold an old Corsa diesel, which is much older in design terms, and put out 165NM at 1800rpm. The Mini puts out 180NM at 2000rpm. Yes its better, but I wouldnt call it a quantum leap.

The Diesel IS quicker than the Petrol One from 50-75mph in 4th gear (by half a second), but you would expect that 'stomp' from a diesel.

The Mini One petrol has a power advantage of 15bhp, and a deficit of 40NM torque.

I commute 80 miles a day down A roads and country lanes, and I know that the Diesel mini would frustrate me when trying to overtake - which is one of the reasons I sold my Corsa.

Cheers.

Jun 23rd, 2003, 05:20 AM	#6
Rainbow-Walker MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 09:39 PM Posts: 183 Offline	Mmmmm... "look at the torque figures..." I just sold an old Corsa diesel, which is much older in design terms, and put out 165NM at 1800rpm. The Mini puts out 180NM at 2000rpm. Yes its better, but I wouldnt call it a quantum leap. The Diesel IS quicker than the Petrol One from 50-75mph in 4th gear (by half a second), but you would expect that 'stomp' from a diesel. The Mini One petrol has a power advantage of 15bhp, and a deficit of 40NM torque. I commute 80 miles a day down A roads and country lanes, and I know that the Diesel mini would frustrate me when trying to overtake - which is one of the reasons I sold my Corsa. Cheers.