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1.7 vs 2.0, which one to go |
Stef914 |
Aug 19 2021, 09:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 21-July 21 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 25,745 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi guys, still pretty new to 914's and still haven't found one ... but I'm currently looking at one model that I like and I'm ready to make an offer for it... tho I have a dilemma which I hope you guys can help me solve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
A few weeks back I test drove a 2.0 and I remember it being pretty nippy on 1st, 2nd and up to speed ... today I test drove this 1.7 that I like, was cold and didn't want to abuse it , but I felt like the car was less powerful, which makes total sense being just a 1.7 but long story short, how much am I gonna miss those 20 hp difference ? Not planning on going racing or anything like that but just curious to hear your opinion and thoughts about this difference Thank you PS It's a 1973 914 with two webber carbs and a modified ( louder ) muffler exhaust system |
Arno914 |
Aug 20 2021, 01:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 233 Joined: 13-May 20 From: near Frankfurt, Germany Member No.: 24,260 Region Association: Germany |
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Fully agree! Get the best chassis you can find! (They all have rust, came from the factory as an no cost option.) For real estate it is "Lage, Lage, Lage (Location) that matters. For old cars it is "Zustand, Zustand, Zustand" (Condition) that matters. 1.7´s are a lot of fun, too. Remember, they weigh about half of what a todays car weighs. That makes even 80hp look pretty good. I don´t feel my 1.7 is too slow for the german autobahn. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Annother plus for the 1.7: Most folks look for 2.0, so you might need less cash to make your dream come true. Good luck! Arno |
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