difference between 85 bhp & 105 bhp

pendragon_arther

The 105bhp is pokier.

BHP is judged by the torque of if using the gears for braking (I think).

photome

Marktheshark wrote: »

I know a lot of petrol drivers are put off by the low rev range torque of Diesels, if you learnt to drive by revving the nuts off a small engined petrol to get it to pull up that hill, having the power on tap at 2500RPM can be a bit unnerving.

Or maybe they are put off diesels because they only do a few thousand miles a year.

why oh why do loads of pensioners buy those tiny diesels just to go to shops and back, maybe you could enlighten them

arcon5

Because they get sold by lower economy and don't know much about cars until it's too late and the expensive repair bills are coming in.

Op clearly seems to have done some homework and opted for the better suited petrol engine.

loskie

Or a brand new Skoda Rapid Spaceback

loskie

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/volkswagen/golf/2013-vw-golf-12-tsi-105-s-review/1201783

Owners Reviews
http://www.whatcar.com/car-reviews/used/volkswagen/golf-hatchback/readers-reviews/25456-5

AdrianC

Go and drive one of each, and see if you're happy with the lower-power version. If you are, then you've just saved the price difference.

CPS

Thanks for your comments which supplemented by own research. Have bought the low mileage / 105 bhp. Hopefully makes some financial sense in the long run and more fun to drive.

Avoriaz

pendragon_arther wrote: »

..BHP is judged by the torque of if using the gears for braking (I think).

BHP and Torque are different things.

Brake Horse Power is a measure of Power.

Torque is a measure of rotational Force.

AdrianC

Avoriaz wrote: »

BHP and Torque are different things.

Brake Horse Power is a measure of Power.

Torque is a measure of rotational Force.

They are, but they're mathematically related.
http://www.wentec.com/unipower/calculators/power_torque.asp

arcon5

LOL

I'd like to see Avoriaz explain the difference between power and torque in practical terms rather than some text book answers. Tell op what the difference is to her situation..