Re: Relative power from engines

[Benjawan Kuecharoenwong <u3520170@au.ac.th>]

> That's what surprises me. European Car and others made such a big deal about
> the 1.8 engine with the 5 valves. It's also turbocharged. What surprises	
> me is that despite the 5 valves (making this one of the most advanced 
> engines) AND a turbo it only develops 150 hp and I don't remember the 
> torque number, but that was also quite unimpressive.
	Have you heard of Saab 9000 2.0 *light* turbo or 2.3 light turbo ?
A4 1.8T is the same kind. It's not a full blown version. Turbo here just
improve torque and flatten torque curve (reduce peaky torque characteristic
of 5V/cyl.).
	For Saab 9000 2.0 light turbo ,it's 150 H.P.  2.3 is 170 h.p.