thai thai Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I see a lot of Fortrunners with the 2.7L motors. And a lot of the Vigo pickups come with D4D 3.0L. I would like to get a 4-door Vigo (Pre-runner)...without and turbo applications...which engine has the best power/acceleration/longevity...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonoi Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 If you want a Vigo Prerunner then you have no choice. Its only available with the 3.0 D4D engine. More torque, better economy and a flatter power curve....why would you even consider a petrol engine in a truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thai thai Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 If only the diesel is available...then there is no choice. Why would one want anything other than diesel in a truck...? Every truck that I have ever owned...from Dodge to Ford to GMC has always had a (gas) engine. Seems the Fortunner is not much heavier than a Vigo 2-door. Gas (petrol) has always had better acceleration...to keep up, diesels need turbo's. I have not driven the Vigo 3.0L D4D yet, however, I do not see the advantages of diesel...other than what use to be less cost at the pump. But I am all ear...enlighten me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonoi Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 If only the diesel is available...then there is no choice. Why would one want anything other than diesel in a truck...? Every truck that I have ever owned...from Dodge to Ford to GMC has always had a (gas) engine. Seems the Fortunner is not much heavier than a Vigo 2-door. Gas (petrol) has always had better acceleration...to keep up, diesels need turbo's.I have not driven the Vigo 3.0L D4D yet, however, I do not see the advantages of diesel...other than what use to be less cost at the pump. But I am all ear...enlighten me... Well its simple as I stated in my first reply. Turbo diesel engines provide a flatter power curve (ie the power stays at it peak for a longer period of time). They are far far torquier so have better pulling power and are incredibly economical and less polluting compared to a petrol powered engine of similar capacity. I know the US' love affair with the V8 lumps....have to say I love them too, but really are totally unnecessary in this day and age. Although if I could I'd still love to own a 70s' Dodge Challenger RT lovely motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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