1600 cc to play with. Choose one. - Page 2 - Team-BHP

Mpower · 24th May 2005, 04:00

I'll take the josh machine, Ikon 1.6.
For me, things like handling, steering feel and quick direction changes are more exciting than outright horsepower. Plus the ROCAM's got the torque and drivability for real world driving.

typeOnegative · 24th May 2005, 08:17

Fiat Petra 1.6

Two reasons - 1) I own one 2) I like the idea of a boot. Otherwise, yeah the Palio GTX rocks.

heavy_foot · 24th May 2005, 08:29

palio gtx only for one reason , the dohc engine...( ofcourse the torando and viva have them , but who cares.)

johnjacob · 24th May 2005, 08:43

Palio GTX for me. India's first true hot hatch!

I would have chosen the Fusion if it was a lakh or so cheaper, though.

Revvhead · 24th May 2005, 09:51

well i voted baleno & put my money where my mouth is by buying one!!!!!
I did consider all the others,
Very fond of the Ikno & the Palio, But the palio drinks like a fish esp when modded,
i know coz i once got an avg of 2.5!!!!!!!!!1 on the expressway, even had to leave
the expway & refill at Lonavla coz i was so low on gas!!

Ikon too, great as a drivers car, but as a mid size sedan it fails to do the job,
simply by not being mid size, and i found it a bit unnerving under hard braking at high speed, the front end seemed a bit skittish.

And finally for the price that the baleno Lxi is at now, its an untouchable deal,
even after you spring the cash for the Wheels & tyres.

Harrie · 24th May 2005, 09:54

The GTX for me too. I own a ikon 1.6 too, but i feel the brakes on my ikon are a big let down. It feels so un capable of hauling the car down from the speeds its capable of. The GTX too has poor brake feel, but the brakes as such are fine.

Guys what do you expect from a car for meant for the petro heads? A ride quality like the optra? The GTX has got stiffer suspension than the petra. It makes for a lot of fun while driving that is matched only by the OHC IMHO.

The FE part of the palio is something of concern to many. I have been driving the car for the past 3 years and the average in the city with the AC is around 12kmpl. When the car was new i got 9-10 kmpl. But as the engine has run in the FE has increased. On the highway i get 15-18kmpl. Way better than my ikon 1.6

Montoya · 24th May 2005, 10:06

Optra 1.6 for e as well.. since power is nothing without control and optra is the fastest or aint it ?? but most stable IMHO..

Samurai · 24th May 2005, 10:29

I see GTX is leading in the poll. However, does an out of production car qualify to be on this poll? It is not like somebody can buy it based on this poll. It also begs the question why VTEC is also not part of the poll choices. I am sure it would have given some serious competition to GTX.

Harrie · 24th May 2005, 10:32

@ Samurai: The poll is for 1600 cc cars

The VTEC being 1500 cc does not qualify to be in this poll

RX135 · 24th May 2005, 10:56

@samurai : As the news goes, Palio 1.6 is back in market. If that is still far, you can have Petra

I prefer Petra over GTX, because it offers better ride without losing handling. It has a boot, baby!

deepakhon · 24th May 2005, 11:06

GTX it is for me! I am so happy that it is back. I will definitely plan for it next year. So bad the 1.2 has so less power and it feels sluggish.

F50 · 24th May 2005, 11:26

Well, looking at the list I had only two cars in mind GTX and Optra.
And I chose Optra, looks good and performs well also.
GTX is a good car but this is what tempted me to go towards Optra.

hrag · 24th May 2005, 11:37

My vote goes to the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. The Suzuki engine under the hood is reason enough.

hrag

greatDrive · 24th May 2005, 12:32

Its got to be Petra EL, simply because of it bhp and the 500 litre boot which can get extended by folding th rear seats.

Steeroid · 24th May 2005, 12:51

Optra 1.6. Its a more complete car than any of the others.

View Poll Results: 0-1600 cc in Infinity time to choose
Fiat Palio 1.6 GTX	109	35.86%
Fiat Siena 1.6	15	4.93%
Maruti Suzuki Baleno	88	28.95%
Chevrolet Optra 1.6	36	11.84%
Opel Corsa 1.6	0	0%
Opel Corsa Sail 1.6	4	1.32%
Hyundai Accent 1.6 Tornado/GLS	3	0.99%
Hyundai Accent Viva	5	1.64%
Ford Ikon 1.6	31	10.20%
Ford Fusion 1.6	13	4.28%
Voters: 304. You may not vote on this poll

24th May 2005, 04:00	#16 (permalink)
Mpower Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 3,668 View My Garage	I'll take the josh machine, Ikon 1.6. For me, things like handling, steering feel and quick direction changes are more exciting than outright horsepower. Plus the ROCAM's got the torque and drivability for real world driving. __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

24th May 2005, 08:43	#19 (permalink)
johnjacob BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore, INDIA Posts: 260	Palio GTX for me. India's first true hot hatch! I would have chosen the Fusion if it was a lakh or so cheaper, though. __________________ I have seen God... His name is Petter Solberg...

24th May 2005, 09:54	#21 (permalink)
Harrie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KA 03, KL 12, TN 38 Posts: 580 View My Garage	The GTX for me too. I own a ikon 1.6 too, but i feel the brakes on my ikon are a big let down. It feels so un capable of hauling the car down from the speeds its capable of. The GTX too has poor brake feel, but the brakes as such are fine. Guys what do you expect from a car for meant for the petro heads? A ride quality like the optra? The GTX has got stiffer suspension than the petra. It makes for a lot of fun while driving that is matched only by the OHC IMHO. The FE part of the palio is something of concern to many. I have been driving the car for the past 3 years and the average in the city with the AC is around 12kmpl. When the car was new i got 9-10 kmpl. But as the engine has run in the FE has increased. On the highway i get 15-18kmpl. Way better than my ikon 1.6 __________________ Its like turbo lag. But funny there isn't a turbo. Last edited by Harrie : 24th May 2005 at 09:57.

24th May 2005, 10:29	#23 (permalink)
Samurai Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Coastal Karnataka Posts: 5,512 View My Garage	I see GTX is leading in the poll. However, does an out of production car qualify to be on this poll? It is not like somebody can buy it based on this poll. It also begs the question why VTEC is also not part of the poll choices. I am sure it would have given some serious competition to GTX. __________________ Samurai The notchy gearshift of GV has become buttery smooth after I started driving the Jeep.

24th May 2005, 08:17	#17 (permalink)
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,328	Fiat Petra 1.6 Two reasons - 1) I own one 2) I like the idea of a boot. Otherwise, yeah the Palio GTX rocks.

24th May 2005, 08:29	#18 (permalink)
heavy_foot BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Navi Mumbai / Bangalore Posts: 504 View My Garage	palio gtx only for one reason , the dohc engine...( ofcourse the torando and viva have them , but who cares.)

24th May 2005, 09:51	#20 (permalink)
Revvhead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 410 View My Garage	well i voted baleno & put my money where my mouth is by buying one!!!!! I did consider all the others, Very fond of the Ikno & the Palio, But the palio drinks like a fish esp when modded, i know coz i once got an avg of 2.5!!!!!!!!!1 on the expressway, even had to leave the expway & refill at Lonavla coz i was so low on gas!! Ikon too, great as a drivers car, but as a mid size sedan it fails to do the job, simply by not being mid size, and i found it a bit unnerving under hard braking at high speed, the front end seemed a bit skittish. And finally for the price that the baleno Lxi is at now, its an untouchable deal, even after you spring the cash for the Wheels & tyres.

24th May 2005, 10:06	#22 (permalink)
Montoya BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Best City In India Mumbai Posts: 657	Optra 1.6 for e as well.. since power is nothing without control and optra is the fastest or aint it ?? but most stable IMHO..

24th May 2005, 10:32	#24 (permalink)
Harrie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KA 03, KL 12, TN 38 Posts: 580 View My Garage	@ Samurai: The poll is for 1600 cc cars The VTEC being 1500 cc does not qualify to be in this poll __________________ Its like turbo lag. But funny there isn't a turbo.

24th May 2005, 10:56	#25 (permalink)
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 1,555	@samurai : As the news goes, Palio 1.6 is back in market. If that is still far, you can have Petra I prefer Petra over GTX, because it offers better ride without losing handling. It has a boot, baby! __________________ Drive fast, but drive safe.

24th May 2005, 11:06	#26 (permalink)
deepakhon BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 905	GTX it is for me! I am so happy that it is back. I will definitely plan for it next year. So bad the 1.2 has so less power and it feels sluggish. __________________ Deepak Honnalli.

24th May 2005, 11:26	#27 (permalink)
F50 Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,182	Well, looking at the list I had only two cars in mind GTX and Optra. And I chose Optra, looks good and performs well also. GTX is a good car but this is what tempted me to go towards Optra. __________________ F50 When in doubt, throttle out.

24th May 2005, 11:37	#28 (permalink)
hrag BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 789 View My Garage	My vote goes to the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. The Suzuki engine under the hood is reason enough. hrag

24th May 2005, 12:32	#29 (permalink)
greatDrive BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NCR, But soon moving back to Blore Posts: 491 View My Garage	Its got to be Petra EL, simply because of it bhp and the 500 litre boot which can get extended by folding th rear seats.

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24th May 2005, 12:51	#30 (permalink)
Steeroid Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DXB Posts: 5,355 View My Garage	Optra 1.6. Its a more complete car than any of the others. __________________ Cheers Steer The Land is in the past, now where do I find the 6-cylinder Ponton?