NHC VTEC vs. older VTEC vs. Fiesta I see this all the time....all over TBHP.... and just wanted to share my opinion on this. NHC Vtec and the Old VTEC are 2 different cars except for similar technology being used in the engine design and performance. Now which one is better...The answer will differ depending on what you are looking for in a car. I have had the pleasure of maintaining the older one and used to love it for the engine response and used to love the adernaline rush. The engine roar was addictive and you wanted to hear it all the time. All the shortcomings such as dull interiors, weak suspensions, bad ground clearance were all fogiven and forgotten.
Today I am a little older and want a plusher cabin, quiter insides, easy steering to help me around in the Bangalore traffic. I also at times want to awaken the "Bullet Mallya" (That is what I was known as in my college days in Manipal) in me and the NHC VTEC is the perfect choice for me. I am not fond of the IDSI cousin but the ew VTEC is a different breed al together. She handles amazingly well and like Goldie mentioned, she performs fabulously well on the hills, Now after completing 3.5k kms in the last 1 month...I cannot stop being in awe of my car and mind you she can surprise you with 0-100's and 190'kmph's. Today even if the Old city was offered alongside the NHC VTEC, my decision would have been the new one. It has its share of shortcomings but then show me a perfect car......you give some and you get some....
Now coming to the original topic of Fiesta vs. City.... I was not very impressed with the conventional styling, NHC ZX with its changes looked flamboyant...what the heck....this is a personal opinion...You may find the NHC resemble a pregnant lizard for all you know.
Fiesta 1.6 SXI handles very well on the highways and feels a little more secure at high speeds thanks to its conventional styling. I really dont care much for FE or the onroad price b'cos its my company who shells out and hence will refrain from comparing on these. I would score the VTEC better in terms of city driving and 90% of my usage is within the city. I also found the Fiesta a little sluggish compared to the NHC VTEC, but with ABS, EBD and the fabulous interirs..she is a formidable opponent.
For all of you buying the Fiesta or owning one...trust me you have nothing to worry...you own a wonderfull car and I wish you a lot of luck and good times................but for me MY NHC VTEC IS THE BEST |