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Originally Posted by blue_pulsar  Agreed, it has more power than WagonR or Santro. But if they price close to Kappa, then I just feel Kappa has a definite edge with 79bhp. Plus the beige interiors to satisfy the beige crazy public.
Also, the WagonR and Santro weigh around 800 kgs, give or take. How will a 1.0L engine perform on a 900kg car? I hear people complaining with Swift P's 1.3 engine. Low torque etc. Swift engine produces around 87bhp peak and the vehicle weighs around 1050kg. This is my main concern. |
Santro:
Kerb Weight = 854 kg.
Power = 63 bhp.
Power to weight ratio = 73.77 bhp/ton.
Wagon R:
Kerb Weight = 830 kg ( non duo, +60kg for duo ).
Power = 64bhp.
Power to weight ratio = 77.1 bhp/ton.
A-Star:
Kerb weight = 910 kg.
Power = 67.5 bhp.
Power to weight ratio = 74.1 bhp/ton.
So A-star will be able to keep its head high. Moreover A-star has better aerodynamics than either Wagon R or Santro. This will also give a boost.
About people complaining about Swift 1.3, well that is a short stroke motor with bore = 74mm and stroke = 75.5mm and this is the reason why it has poor bottom end torque and hence the complain. I dont think any body is unhappy about the Swift's performance on highways where that G-series motor performs well.
In case of A-star the motor is long stroke ( bore X stroke = 73mm X 79.4mm) and hence it will have more bottom end torque available.