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Old 19th October 2004, 02:35   #7 (permalink)
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Quote[/b] ]2) the performance? Did you guys notice the diesel has more torque than even the 1.5L petrol? How does more torque relate to acceleration?
yes, Diesel engine aka high compression engine are usually expected to produce more torque than a Petrol engine with equivalent engine capacity. The high comp ratio and a longer stroke make this possible.

But torque alone doesn't affect acceleration. Sufficient torque produced at high rpm results in an increase in power which helps the car accelerate better.

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