How much power does a 1.6L engine equate to in terms of turbocharged engines?
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Generally speaking, a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine is equivalent in power to a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine. Here is some extended knowledge about turbocharging: 1. Advantages of turbocharged engines: Under the same displacement, turbocharged engines provide greater power, and vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines tend to have lower fuel consumption compared to those with naturally aspirated engines. 2. Disadvantages of turbocharged engines: The maintenance and repair costs are relatively higher in the long run, and the acceleration smoothness is inferior to that of naturally aspirated engines.
I've driven quite a few 1.6L cars before, and now I've switched to a 1.5T model. From actual experience, the power of a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine is roughly comparable to that of a 1.2T to 1.4T turbocharged car. To give a concrete example, the old Corolla 1.6L had about 123 horsepower, which is on par with Volkswagen's current 1.2T engine. If you encounter a more aggressively tuned 1.0T three-cylinder engine, like the one in the Civic, it actually feels more spirited than a typical 1.6L when driving. Of course, this depends on each manufacturer's tuning style—Mazda's 1.5L naturally aspirated engine even outperforms some 1.8L engines.
