Hard Choice of Engine

**StoneChucker** · 3rd December 2005, 01:22

What do you all think? (identical make, model, accessories/features/options)

V8 - Lots of grunt, power available immediately, top end power, great sound, a bit heavy on fuel

V6 Turbo - Quicker off the start than V8, turbo "spool up" has a 1/2 second lag but gives sudden boost pushing you back in seat, lighter on fuel and lighter in weight

What do you all think (those with educated opinions). Both are practically indistinguishable in terms of power/acceleration (in most circumstances)?

**Posh Tourer :P** · 3rd December 2005, 02:49

what is it for? fun or carting stuff/people around?
As I understand it, the V6 turbo would only be lighter on fuel if you were using it out of the turbo zone....
For carting people wouldnt the V8 be better?

**scumdog** · 3rd December 2005, 02:57

A V8 man m'self, from before these new-fangled overhead valve things came on the scene.

The danger with turbos is that if they make much difference you tend to play to feel the 'difference' - and hence don't get the economy you were expecting.

My pre-historic 2 cents worth.

**What?** · 3rd December 2005, 06:48

If you want real grunt, you shouldn't be giving a toss about fuel usage.
Get the V8 - it's the real thing.

**ajturbo** · 3rd December 2005, 07:07

shit matey... you up late... or did you get up early?

the turbo SUCK gass like it is only 10c a gallon!!!
my bike, it's a turbo... off the turbo (or very little use of it) i can get about 220-250km before reserve.... on the turbo boost... (on a race track only of cause

) i can manage around 150km... if i have a tail wind

**FROSTY:Me** · 3rd December 2005, 07:17

Matey If it was me I'd buy the 6 --There aint a lot of places the the 8 is gonna have much advantage on the open road.
And um given we are talking about the same car I think we are The 6 feels like a much better balanced vehicle if you chose to um explore its capabilities.
Servicing costs are gonna be pretty similar
I wont rave too much but I drove the 6 and came back with a huge grin on me face

**Sniper** · 3rd December 2005, 07:39

I would say 6 Stoney. They may be lighter on fuel off boost, but on I would say they use about the same. V8's are great, but you won't ever be able to use all of its power and speed.

Thats my 2c

**HDTboy** · 3rd December 2005, 08:06

Are you sure it's a V6, and not an inline 6?
Either way I'd take that over the V8 for balance reasons. I assume we're talking front engine rear drive cars.

**DMNTD:Me** · 3rd December 2005, 08:12

As mentioned before it depends on what you'd want the vehicle for really.
I'd prefer the smooth torque from the V8 and driven right the 8's they make these days don't suck too much juice. More of a "family" wagon...
However if I wanted to be able to squirt around a bit and were less likely to be towing heavy for long distances often I'd go for the V6 turbo. More of an "active" car from my experiences.
So...down to application really...

**inlinefour** · 3rd December 2005, 08:13

I preferred the 4 cylinder turbo. Much like the six, it could haul arse and often beat bigger cars. However if I wanted to cruise then it became quite economical. Had: Skyline GTR r32 & Mitsi GSR turbo.

**WINJA** · 3rd December 2005, 08:40

GET THE 8 SO YOU CAN TOW TRAILERS BETTER , OR YOU CAN JUST GET AN AUTOMATIC DIESEL VAN LIKE I JUST DID ITS NOT EXCITING BUT IT DOES 6 ACRES TO THE GALLON

**sAsLEX** · 3rd December 2005, 08:41

a v8 will happily sit at 100 doing just above idle in most cars, so on long distance travel they are rather economic

driving round town lots though with the extra weight they start to get alot more thirsty

**MSTRS:Me** · 3rd December 2005, 08:51

Ooh ooh get the turbo6, with blowoff & spinners!!
ummm...nahhhh...the V8.

**ajturbo** · 3rd December 2005, 08:55

na .. spend ya money on a claped out mini... and what you save on the car... spend on

**Sniper** · 3rd December 2005, 09:27

Originally Posted by inlinefour

I preferred the 4 cylinder turbo. Much like the six, it could haul arse and often beat bigger cars. However if I wanted to cruise then it became quite economical. Had: Skyline GTR r32 & Mitsi GSR turbo.

The GTR is an inline 6cyl matey (Had to change it). Still a good car though.