1.2 or 1.4 for Motorway driving
Hi there,
I am looking to buy myself a new car (used). Looking at a Vauxhall Corsa C (2003-2006) SXi 16v Petrol. I commute to uni (Nottingham to Sheffield) about 3 times per week and do quite a lot of motorway driving. Both the 1.2 and 1.4 roughly do the same mpg (45ish), although the 1.2 has 75bhp, where as the 1.4 has 90bhp.
My question is should I go for a 1.2 or a 1.4?
(I currently drive a 1.4 Corsa B and this drives ok on the motorway, just looking for an updated model and I don't know that much about the Corsa C)
Cheers
I am looking to buy myself a new car (used). Looking at a Vauxhall Corsa C (2003-2006) SXi 16v Petrol. I commute to uni (Nottingham to Sheffield) about 3 times per week and do quite a lot of motorway driving. Both the 1.2 and 1.4 roughly do the same mpg (45ish), although the 1.2 has 75bhp, where as the 1.4 has 90bhp.
My question is should I go for a 1.2 or a 1.4?
(I currently drive a 1.4 Corsa B and this drives ok on the motorway, just looking for an updated model and I don't know that much about the Corsa C)
Cheers
1.4 will be more bearable on the motorway, presuming it's geared higher to match the higher power output (I'm sure it is).
My 1.2 Corsa used to properly drink it on the motorway too, you might find that the 1.4 is actually more economical as it won't be straining so much at 70mph.
It also means you have a bit more shove for overtaking.
My 1.2 Corsa used to properly drink it on the motorway too, you might find that the 1.4 is actually more economical as it won't be straining so much at 70mph.
It also means you have a bit more shove for overtaking.
(edited 11 years ago)
Original post by JOR2010
You should find several decent models well under £5,000.
How much??! O_o If you can find ones that are three grand south of £5k, you might have a fair comparison.
Original post by cdchris2
Thanks guys.
The reason I'm after a Corsa is because they are cheap on insurance, quite economical, and fairly reliable. I'm not looking to spend much more than £1500-£2000.
The reason I'm after a Corsa is because they are cheap on insurance, quite economical, and fairly reliable. I'm not looking to spend much more than £1500-£2000.
How many different cars have you looked into for insurance prices? They're not always the cheapest.
Original post by Elsie g
Hi I have vauxhall Corsa 1.4 auto 11 plate just wondering if it's ok to do long journeys in it.nottingham to Sutton on sea near mablethope as just brought static caravan
Should have made a new thread rather than bumping one made 5 years ago
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- cheapest car insurance for a 1.4 litre engine car
- Polo gti 1.4l as first car
- AQA A Level Biology
- A level physics electric field mcq
- My car stopped working and I need advice.
- BMW Maintenance Costs Advice
- How do i get more confident driving?
- Golf R or M140i
- Looking to Purchase a First Car
- Chem equilibrium
- NEA Examples For AQA A Level Computer Science
- Passed my test in November 22. Too scared to drive. Tips?
- Looking for first car
- mark scheme biology 2022 gcse combined science higher paper 1
- Unofficial Mark scheme: AQA GCSE Biology Paper 1 Triple Higher Tier 16th May 2023
- Driving test with your own car?
- Birmingham to Keele by car
- I accidentally said something wrong to the police
- Motorway speeding threshold
- Panic attacks
Latest
Trending
Last reply 5 months ago
Where is my car parked during the day? Advice for first car insuranceLast reply 7 months ago
Will paying £1,900 a year for insurance as a new 21 year old driver be a lot?Trending
Last reply 5 months ago
Where is my car parked during the day? Advice for first car insuranceLast reply 7 months ago
Will paying £1,900 a year for insurance as a new 21 year old driver be a lot?
