I think the eight valve probably is more tuned for torque down low. Also it may have a more favorable rear end ratio or have shorter gears in the tranny.

Also the 16v has a beefed up suspension so it is so "buttoned down" that it may make the car feel slower than it is.

In short it may be normal to feel slower off the line than an 8v.

did you do timed runs in the above chart? sorry but I am too sluggish to see the method in the chart.

Tom W

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