Poll: Whats you're engine preference?

[Relentless81]

A not so hyperthetical thread this time. Should make it easier and i'll do anything to pass time in work so here goes

What engine, drivetrain do you prefer and why?

Example

I prefer a high revving 4 cylinder by the Jap's in an FWD chasis with a manual transmission

I've tried AWD, RWD, Turbo etc, only thing I havent tried is more than 4 cylinders however I have mates that have had V6 VAG engines and I never really liked them.
I prefer FWD high revving NA engines because they are so much fun to drive also understear is more predicatable for me than overstear and I prefer the point and shoot charactistics of this kind of car, even though i've tried different things I keep going back to this setup as they are reliable, fun to drive (you cant beat hitting the power band at 6k RPM in second as you're screaming out of a corner IMO) cheap to run and plenty of parts available if you fancy modding etc

So, whats your preference and why?

 

[BigglesPiP]

Veee > all

 

[Rotty]

Large capacity NA engine, power without the compromises of other engine types

RWD, other than being rubbish in snow I can't see why anyone would want FWD in a decent car

 

[Deleted User 234324]

Having driven high performance FWD and RWD cars, I can say, sideways in a RWD is way more fun!

Engine high capacity NA prefered, but Turbo/SC can be good also.

 

[233]

6 pot and 4wd ta very much


Prefer the sound of the v6 to that of an 8 (personal preference) and you can't go wrong with 4wd

 

[DM]

Large capacity, 6 or more cylinders, 4 wheel or rear wheel drive auto.

Effortless driving.

 

[MikeHiow]

The best cars I've had engine wise have all had more than four; E36 ACS 325, Corrado VR6 and my ST.

I have no particular preferences on drive train layout for my road car, FWD and RWD are both acceptable to me, however I have little interest in 4WD.

 

[Skidder]

manual, RWD, 6 cyl (have never had more) petrol

 

[Confused]

I wouldn't go back to a 4 pot now I've had a 6 pot - and a twin-turbocharged at that.

Drivetrain - RWD or 4WD.

 

[Simon]

People slate VTECs for no low down torque but when your on it, there is not much better than revving around to 9,000rpm on a quiet twisty road.

 

[Relentless81]

People slate VTECs for no low down torque but when your on it, there is not much better than revving around to 9,000rpm on a quiet twisty road.

Finally, I was getting bored of the lazy driving 6 cylinder replies

 

[Rotty]

People slate VTECs for no low down torque but when your on it, there is not much better than revving around to 9,000rpm on a quiet twisty road.

while sounding like a strangled moped

 

[Firestar_3x]

I'm rapidly going off Turbo Charged cars vs an NA engine you have so many complications you have to ask yourself is it worth the effort?

 

[Dolph]

I can't tick more than one

Current car is large NA, 4WD
Car before that was a turbo, 4wd
Car before that was a high revving, small capacity FWD.

All had their good and bad points, and the difficulty is further compounded by the actual car. I mean, the MGF was mid engined, RWD, but it was still godawful.

If I was buying again, It would almost certainly be 4WD, but the engine type is generally less important than the overall car.

 

[Fr0dders]

I like big N/A V8s with RWD
equally i like Turbocharged cars too.

Dont really prefer one or the other as they both have + and - points. Characteristics of the car rather than engine/drivetrain define my choice.

 

[Relentless81]

Thanks for adding the poll thats awsome! Didnt think of doing a poll

 

[Relentless81]

I'm rapidly going off Turbo Charged cars vs an NA engine you have so many complications you have to ask yourself is it worth the effort?

I say no it not, the amounts of annoyances with the 20VT that I had put me off, I was tempted to get another but i'm glad I didnt, NA is better off in terms of reliability IMO

And high revving four pots sound nothing like moped, how rude!

 

[Simon]

while sounding like a strangled moped

Only if you put a ridiculous exhaust on

 

[Rotty]

Thanks for adding the poll thats awsome! Didnt think of doing a poll

I like to look after folks

A couple of options were not added such as Large NA FWD and Small 4WD as they don't really exist in big numbers

 

[Rotty]

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