Is there a big difference between 1.6 and 1.5 displacement?
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1.6 and 1.5 displacement differ significantly, with the specific differences as follows: 1. Different displacement: The 1.6L car has a larger displacement, which means higher fuel consumption per 100 kilometers, but cars with larger displacement accelerate faster. Displacement is the total working volume of all cylinders in the engine, calculated by the volume swept by the piston from top dead center to bottom dead center multiplied by the number of cylinders. The larger the car's displacement, the higher the power. Unit displacement is often used as a basis for evaluating the size of different engines. 2. Different horsepower and fuel consumption: 1.5 and 1.6 refer to the displacement of naturally aspirated engines being 1.5 and 1.6 liters, respectively. Generally, the higher the value, the stronger the power. The 1.6 engine typically consumes more fuel than the 1.5 engine.
I've been driving for over a decade, and the difference between 1.5L and 1.6L engines is really negligible. In actual driving, the power gap might just be a few extra horsepower, making overtaking about half a second faster. In terms of fuel consumption, a 1.6L engine burns less than half a liter more per 100 kilometers compared to a 1.5L, costing just a few dozen yuan more per month for commuting. The most tangible difference is actually the tax—the annual vehicle and vessel tax for a 1.6L engine is a few dozen yuan higher. If you're torn between these two displacements, I'd suggest looking at the specific model's tuning. For example, Honda's 1.5L Earth Dreams engine outperforms some older 1.6L engines. Anyway, either option is sufficient for a commuter car, so it's better to focus on space and features.
