90q20v vs. 90qV6, the better?

[Ti Kan]

Andrew Duane USG writes:
> Hairy green toads from Mars made Jokeree at aol.com say:
> >     I feel from being around a few that the V6 is more "luxury" and the 20v 
> > is more "sport", can anyone confirm or deny. I personally would prefer the 
> > faster of the two. Anyone know 0-60 times for the two. Which would be better 
> > at the track?
> 
> Well, I have one of each, a 90Q20V, and an A6QW V6.
> 
> For my money, the 20V is a much nicer engine, there is a
> LOT more there when you really need it. Of course, the A6
> has a slushbox and 500 extra pounds, but still.....

The slushbox and extra weight makes the world of difference.
It's an apples and oranges comparison between a 90q20V and A6QW.
The V6 12V makes a bit more power and gobs more torque than
the I5 NA 20V.  There would be no question which would be
the faster car if each engine was to be installed in an
identical chassis.  Neither engine is particularly "tunable"
for more power without serious $$.

-Ti
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