the correct spec for the 1.8 and 2.0 16v

[amdmad 0]

anyone know what this is?

 

i've read differing versions.

they both have 136bhp, the 1.8 is faster and has a quicker 0-60?

 

 

i've decided to buy one of these next year. i dont want to handle the running costs of the G60 and the vr6 is too expensive for me.

 

 

And would you say the 1.8 and the 2litre corrado is faster than the mk2 golf 1.8 gti? which handles better?

[gradeAfailure 0]

I'd get the 2.0 if I were you - later bonnet and wings, late-spec interior and more torque at the bottom end of the rev range, so it's more driveable (my opinion only!). I doubt if the 1.8 is actually faster in the real world!

[.A.N.T. 0]

According to the journo's of the time, when the Corrado came out it was the best front wheel drive car of the day.... 8)

 

I think the mk2 golf is a little quicker due to it having less weight on the 0-60, but above that the aerodynamics of the C allow it to pull away (or this is what I've found, the golf is shaped very much like a brick)

 

Fantastic car, but even the valvers can be expensive as although they share mechanical parts with other VWs the bodywork, handles, lights etc are all expensive to buy...

[amdmad 0]

thanks.

 

i've toiled too long with the boredom of my escort and hope also with my corrado or golf mk2 i can overtake and show up those bloody corsa sport drivers.lol.

[Deluk 0]

yeah it will do :lol: there be small fry to you soon , if you what cheep i would go for a mk2 golf 8v , i have had both and i just loved the 8v for its punch and overtaking power , 1.8 are to revvy but if you like to rev get one i have a 2.0l16v C and its real nice to drive ,I feel like a king on drugs :D

 

Deluk

[amdmad 0]

yeah it will do :lol: there be small fry to you soon , if you what cheep i would go for a mk2 golf 8v , i have had both and i just loved the 8v for its punch and overtaking power , 1.8 are to revvy but if you like to rev get one i have a 2.0l16v C and its real nice to drive ,I feel like a king on drugs :D

 

Deluk

 

lol thanks. I'm not a boy racer..in fact I'm a very careful driver and most of my miles are done on the motorway. But I do get annoyed when corsa or pug drivers constantly try to take on everything on the road. When the corrado came out most of these arrogant corsa/pug drivers were probably not even born.

 

how would you rate/compare both the corrado 2.0 16v and the mk2 gti for driving? comfort? visibility? equipment levels? economy?

[Deluk 0]

golfs you can just take the piss with your driving they hanlde so well and are short depends what golf you get come in all spec's but the C has extras like a better hater matrix nicer seats newer switches .get a 2.0 16v C mate there nice to cruse in , golfs make you drive them fast :D all the time ,my mk2 golf was a bit of a heap tho so i just did'nt care about the outside of it, i got 450 pounds for it when i got shot of it it done 184000 :lol: C's go better on motorways too

[Deluk 0]

well say that my 1.9 16v golf with haed porting rr tune was real nice on the MW but that was not standard :D

[bcstudent 0]

I own a 1.8 16v but I'd recommend the 2.0 16v for day-to-day ease of driving. The 2.0 is, I believe, shorter geared so you possibly need to use 3rd for 60mph. That may explain the 0-60 time difference. On paper the 1.8 may be quicker, but the 2.0 feels quicker on the road.

[amdmad 0]

Would u say the corrado 1.8/2.0 is easy to drive? reason to ask is because i've not driven many cars.However i do a lot of miles...25k a year. i've owned a 1.6 escort zetec for 3 years now, and in past had a micra and a megane. Escort is very easy 2 drive. I've driven my dads saab 9-3 turbo but find it heavy and not good handling (more of a luxury car)

last year i drove a 1.8 golf turbo mk4 and loved it. great driving position.

 

I',m a short guy so driving position is important. And as long as i can wave goodbye to alot of boy racers i'd be happy

 

does the 1.8 or 2.0 come with electric wing mirrors and electric seats? im sure i read somewhere some versions did..or maybe that was the VR6.

[Deluk 0]

yeah i got all that electric wing mirrors roof and windows not seats tho mmm heated seats :) , 2.0 dont rev as high as 1.8 but you have more torgs in 2.0 so best of both , and the 2.0 is only the later spec? i think :twisted:

[amdmad 0]

yes i read that the 2.0 is a later spec, so has some more refinements?

[vr6storm 0]

kinda............when the 1.8 16v was introduced most of the electrics were optional tho IIRC they were made standard just prior to the 2.0 16v's launch.........you might also find the 2.0 16v to have a bench rear seat as the "humped" rear seat was made an option on the 8v/16v models

 

the 2.0 16v really only replaced the 1.8 16v for emission regs

[kerrinmay 0]

Watch out for the cross-over model 2.0 16v's if you want the 'full' later spec. I've got one (early '92), and although it comes with the later body panels etc, the interior is still of the earlier style with regards to the switchgear etc.

[amdmad 0]

thanks im thinking now the 2.0 maybe better for me after what i heard here.

I will look after her. Even on my escort, i change the oil+filter every 3months, sparkplugs, coolant,brake fluid are changed every 12 months. pads are changed every 6 months or before if needed.

[vr6storm 0]

like Kerrimay says there's some crossover 2.0 16v's out there which lack the later interior.......which IMHO looks more refined cos of the heater controls of all things...........these normally are on a J-plate perhaps even as late as K-plate

[amdmad 0]

thanks i'll defo keep that in mind.

 

are high mileage 130k rados safe to buy? even ones with new engines? rebuilds?

[gradeAfailure 0]

tbh, a lot of the higher mileage cars are in some ways a better buy as they will have had all the worn out parts replaced by now - or at least they should have!

 

though if you could stretch to it, this would be an absolute cracker - http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?t=44637

[mistrall 0]

i do like the 2ltr16v but i may be biast lol - c if you can find one with lether

[amdmad 0]

Mistrall, how does it feel driving your C?

 

handle well?

 

how about comparing it to my escort which has been lowered and polybushed?

that may sound like a very silly question but please note i've never drive the lovely Rado, and only sat in the back seat, which was nice in itself.

[Walesy 0]

If you like your escort then you won't be dissapointed with a Corrado.

 

I bought a 2.0 16v for my wife a while back and it's covered 132k miles , the engine is remarkably smooth and quiet, runs very well so don't let mileage put you off.

[saysomestuff 0]

I agree - I've been cursed with driving a 1.6 16v Escort while my 2l Corrado is off the road and it's hell. Seats are crap, no torque, no power, drinks fuel, looks rubbish

 

I haven't done as many miles as I would like in my Corrado (no laughing in the back!) but they've all been enjoyable. The main thing I'd say is that uprated suspension makes a hell of a difference to the handling so maybe budget for the car and bushes/suspension if you're saving up

[amdmad 0]

I agree - I've been cursed with driving a 1.6 16v Escort while my 2l Corrado is off the road and it's hell. Seats are crap, no torque, no power, drinks fuel, looks rubbish

 

I haven't done as many miles as I would like in my Corrado (no laughing in the back!) but they've all been enjoyable. The main thing I'd say is that uprated suspension makes a hell of a difference to the handling so maybe budget for the car and bushes/suspension if you're saving up

 

glad you've driven one as you can compare then.

 

I agree the seats on escort are terrible and at times..feels like they are not bolted down properly.lol. Has no torque, and does look bad. Mines quite good on fuel...320 miles on a full tank. It has alot of benefit from the unichip i had fitted years ago. so far done nearly 90k on the escort, and only 2 things gone wrong..wheel bearing and icv.both cheap repairs.

 

can't wait 2 own a rado.

[StuartFZR400 0]

IMO I like the Corrado interior. However you did mention visibility; Im sure the Corrado is the worst of those you listed, even with the seat up making your head touch the roof.

 

The 2L 16v will see off your rudeboy Corsa's but then you'll only find its somthing else that annoys you; typically BMW's. (IMO). I find my 2.0L is getting 25mpg, but that includes too much town stuff; you'll get 30mpg on the motorway easily; probably more if you got a very well looked after one too. You're keen on oil changes - try to make sure the previous owner was too; look for genuine VW oil filter just as an indication. A log of work done and services really helps.

 

I'd be happier buying the Corrado purely down to looks; its a cool retro coupe. The active spoiler is quirky too.

 

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[amdmad 0]

thanks^^

 

oil changes and good quality oil are a big factor. can't stress it enough as well. I'll defo look out for a well looked after one. Going to get a magentised oil trap as well to fit to the filter. I have one on my escort.

 

luckily i have a very good mechanic who is VW trained (and owns a vr6 golf and rado) and also one of the most honest,reliable people i've ever met so i know it will be in good hands.