Tony Rickard > wrote:

> "SteveH" wrote:
>
> > OK, you get the lovely V6 sound, but the performance isn't any better
> > than a 2lt TSpark, due to the extra weight of the V6 engine. [1]
>
> > [1] The 75 TSpark has the same power/weight ratio as a 156 V6 24v, ffs!
>
>
> Not sure on your source. UKCar.com lists the 75 2.0TS as 133 bhp/tonne and
> the 156 V6 2.5 as 146. 7.3 vs 8.8s to 60.
>
> The 2.5 V6 is significantly quicker than the 2.0TS IMHO though a lot
> thirstier!

I got my info from Carfolio - but obviously there's some inaccuracies
somewhere.

However, cars have got fat these days (even Alfas), so the 75 'feels'
more sprightly than newer cars (my 155 is positively sluggish compared
to the 75 with the same engine)
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