The Best Ride Vs The Best Performance

gemithomas · 16th September 2007, 00:01

Was just wondering if we have cars in india which give both ride comfort and perfromance combined. I think just having some horse power under you hood is not going to help you enjoy the drive. Dont feel bad but I think the Hyundai verna has lots of power under the hood but its more or less like an untamed horse. THe fusion give you enough power if you revv her hard but the ride is no that good. The FIAT 1.6 engine is as smooth as silk and very tourquey but the acceleration is not as instantaneous as other engines. The swift diesel is a good engine if you can deal with the very evident turbo lag but here agian the ride is not that good. One thing is that you need to compromise betweenn ride comfort and perfoermance (in terms of handling, power etc.)

Which car wuold you guys vote for if i ask for both handling and performance.

rocksterraghu · 16th September 2007, 00:29

Baleno and to a certain extent OHC are very good examples. I have the Baleno and I'm yet to complain (I know I never will) on both fronts.

BUSA · 16th September 2007, 00:38

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Which car wuold you guys vote for if i ask for both handling and performance

The Fiat adventure IMO has quite a good ride with the performance.

rjstyles69 · 16th September 2007, 00:39

I think we had a similar thread started by mclaren1885 a.k.a Rahul. Read here (Which are the most comfortable cars to drive long distances in?)

mclaren1885 · 16th September 2007, 01:01

If it comes to segment wise segregation of cars with best performance and handling it will be:

1. Alto 1.1.
2. Baleno & Fiesta.
3. Cedia.
4. Skoda RS.
5. Elantra (diesel sedan < 12L).

reignofchaos · 16th September 2007, 01:04

^^More or less spot on. I'd probably add the ford fusion and getz to the list in a separate category of premium hatches.

mclaren1885 · 16th September 2007, 01:09

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

^^More or less spot on. I'd probably add the ford fusion and getz to the list in a separate category of premium hatches.

Getz is underpowered. Never driven a Fusion, so will refrain from commenting.

gemithomas · 16th September 2007, 11:47

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Originally Posted by reignofchaos

^^More or less spot on. I'd probably add the ford fusion and getz to the list in a separate category of premium hatches.

Well the handling is one of the best on the fusion. But i wont say the ride is anywhere near to good. Have heard that there have been some modifications on the suspension of the diesel version. Anyone has any ideas on what are the changes and how the ride and handling have changed?

narayan · 16th September 2007, 12:19

i dont think there is as much of a compromise to be done between ride and performance as it is to be done between ride and handling ......

and by performance im assuming ur referring to acceleration, top end ( and not performance as in milage - longevity of parts etc...)

i think it more challening getting the ride handling piece to a ideal level than performance ride piece...

gemithomas · 16th September 2007, 15:14

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Originally Posted by narayan

i dont think there is as much of a compromise to be done between ride and performance as it is to be done between ride and handling ......

and by performance im assuming ur referring to acceleration, top end ( and not performance as in milage - longevity of parts etc...)

i think it more challening getting the ride handling piece to a ideal level than performance ride piece...

true. agree with narayan. But dont you think handling and ride are sort of inversely related. I mean isnt it like you can have a good ride with soft suspensions and soft suspensions do affect cornering capabilitites.

skandyhere · 16th September 2007, 17:57

the baleno probably comes out on top. ride is great. and handling is not bad either.

v1p3r · 16th September 2007, 18:08

Handling AND comfort: Baleno, Lancer, Skoda 1.9, SX4, Cedia, possibly Fiesta.

Skoda RS has a rather harsh ride. The Elantra doesn't handle. The Fusion is ok, but a little on the higher side. The Civic is nice, but the ground clearance is scary. The OHC is very harsh, and the rear is a little vague.

vnabhi · 16th September 2007, 18:10

I agree with McLaren, but would place Fiesta and Baleno above Alto 1.1. By the way , are they still making Alto 1.1?

PatienceWins · 16th September 2007, 18:13

My vote goes to Mitsubishi Lancer/ Cedia. Perfect balance of ride comfort and performance.

Akshay1234 · 16th September 2007, 18:17

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Originally Posted by vnabhi

I agree with McLaren, but would place Fiesta and Baleno above Alto 1.1. By the way , are they still making Alto 1.1?

no.. they stopped a long time ago.

16th September 2007, 00:01	#1
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	The Best Ride Vs The Best Performance Was just wondering if we have cars in india which give both ride comfort and perfromance combined. I think just having some horse power under you hood is not going to help you enjoy the drive. Dont feel bad but I think the Hyundai verna has lots of power under the hood but its more or less like an untamed horse. THe fusion give you enough power if you revv her hard but the ride is no that good. The FIAT 1.6 engine is as smooth as silk and very tourquey but the acceleration is not as instantaneous as other engines. The swift diesel is a good engine if you can deal with the very evident turbo lag but here agian the ride is not that good. One thing is that you need to compromise betweenn ride comfort and perfoermance (in terms of handling, power etc.) Which car wuold you guys vote for if i ask for both handling and performance. Last edited by gemithomas : 16th September 2007 at 00:02.
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16th September 2007, 00:29	#2
rocksterraghu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,240 Thanked: 236 Times View My Garage	Baleno and to a certain extent OHC are very good examples. I have the Baleno and I'm yet to complain (I know I never will) on both fronts.
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16th September 2007, 00:39	#4
rjstyles69 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bengalooru.. Posts: 4,343 Thanked: 842 Times View My Garage	I think we had a similar thread started by mclaren1885 a.k.a Rahul. Read here (Which are the most comfortable cars to drive long distances in?)
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mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	If it comes to segment wise segregation of cars with best performance and handling it will be: 1. Alto 1.1. 2. Baleno & Fiesta. 3. Cedia. 4. Skoda RS. 5. Elantra (diesel sedan < 12L).
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16th September 2007, 01:04	#6
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,542 Thanked: 2,450 Times View My Garage	^^More or less spot on. I'd probably add the ford fusion and getz to the list in a separate category of premium hatches.
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16th September 2007, 12:19	#9
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	i dont think there is as much of a compromise to be done between ride and performance as it is to be done between ride and handling ...... and by performance im assuming ur referring to acceleration, top end ( and not performance as in milage - longevity of parts etc...) i think it more challening getting the ride handling piece to a ideal level than performance ride piece...
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16th September 2007, 17:57	#11
skandyhere BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte/Blore Posts: 347 Thanked: 92 Times	the baleno probably comes out on top. ride is great. and handling is not bad either.
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16th September 2007, 18:08	#12
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	Handling AND comfort: Baleno, Lancer, Skoda 1.9, SX4, Cedia, possibly Fiesta. Skoda RS has a rather harsh ride. The Elantra doesn't handle. The Fusion is ok, but a little on the higher side. The Civic is nice, but the ground clearance is scary. The OHC is very harsh, and the rear is a little vague. Last edited by v1p3r : 16th September 2007 at 18:17.
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16th September 2007, 18:10	#13
vnabhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: DC -> DC Posts: 5,958 Thanked: 2,393 Times View My Garage	I agree with McLaren, but would place Fiesta and Baleno above Alto 1.1. By the way , are they still making Alto 1.1?
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16th September 2007, 18:13	#14
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 807 Times View My Garage	My vote goes to Mitsubishi Lancer/ Cedia. Perfect balance of ride comfort and performance.
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