Ricmayak1:
I totally agree with all posts that a v6 engine is more powerful, smooth and responsive. However;

-Don't think you will outshine a light weight I4 with a heavy weight v6, especially the light ones that still have very good balance. The extra torque/power is already working to move the extra weight. That is why these I4 corollas and camry cars do wonders on the road.

-Please, don't try to rudely overtake an I4 full hybrid just because you think it's an I4 (especially on hills). It might disgrace you. Those cars have pretty good acceleration even upto the very top end. The reason being that electric motors have better torque performance than ICEs.

Regards...

nurey:


You better stop looking at weight and start looking at what's under the hood and the effort that was put in manufacturing the car.

The day I drove a V8 powered full size SUV, I knew that power pass power weighing close to 2500kg, it could still achieve 0-60 at 8secs with close to 300hp enough to send some I4 engines scampering for safety.

Ricmayak1:


"Engineer", So you are ruling weight out. I earlier agreed that V6, v8....... are more powerful you know.
The powerful v8 full size SUV you drove would have been quicker if it was lighter.
There are so many other technical factors we should not mention so that the thread won't be derailed.
Regards.

Ricmayak1:
I totally agree with all posts that a v6 engine is more powerful, smooth and responsive. However;

-Don't think you will outshine a light weight I4 with a heavy weight v6, especially the light ones that still have very good balance. The extra torque/power is already working to move the extra weight. That is why these I4 corollas and camry cars do wonders on the road.

-Please, don't try to rudely overtake an I4 full hybrid just because you think it's an I4 (especially on hills). It might disgrace you. Those cars have pretty good acceleration even upto the very top end. The reason being that electric motors have better torque performance than ICEs.

Regards...

nurey:


"Engineer2" why will I rule weight out when I know how it can affect acceleration. Am just saying with the right engine A heavy car can perform majestically.

lomomike:

........big horses+ elephants........

acadollar:
I'm glad that many Nigerians has come to realise that V6 is better than V4.
In developed countries, people dislike V4 engines and see it as outdated.

Emmyrano55:
Pls i want to ask if its possible to use v4 fuel pump for v6

Siena:
I would only go for a V6/V8. Power delivery is much better, and so much smoother than the I4 will ever be. An inline 4 gets coarser at higher rpm, and to match a V6/V8 require the use of a balancer shaft.

And for those that feel the V6  is thirstier, think again. The extra fuel any engine demands is more to do with the engine capacity, and design. An old Peugeot 505 2,0 I4 will drink more than a 2000 Toyota Camry 3,0 V6.

Nigerians need to think beyond what their quack mechanics tell them. For those that feel an I4 engine's the bee's knees, would you buy a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V6, then get your mechanic to replace the engine with an I4, just to satisfy his inadequacies when it comes to V6/V8 engines?

And lastly, no such thing as a V4, same way not all 6 cylinder engines are V6. Some are inline six (I6). Examples of I6 are the 6 cylinder engines used by BMW and Nissan Skyline R series.

Owning a 2 V6 engines taught me a huge lesson. DON'T listen to what those clowns in greased overall always say. My previous 3.5L V6 Qx4 was a monster on the highway. It had enough torque and ponies despite its curb mass (and sometimes I have some cargo) yet it keeps my spirit elated and I smile like an imp whenever I engage in my little misdemeanors. Same goes for my current 3.3L V6 RX330. Imagine me doing 170-180km/hr @ 2300-3000 RPMS with windows all up and AC or fan turned on this equates to relatively high returns on MPG


My highlander 2.4L i4 starts to ask for more fuel and increased engine growl accompanied with slight increase in vibration if I take it above 165km/h. I've taken it to about 170km/hr @3500RPMs but it took a while and a bit of lead footing, and still had slightly poor MPG than my 3.3L V6 RX330.

I only get a better MPG in city in my higlander 2.4L i4.

However, a V8 and above isn't necessary in Nigeria except you have a truck and you're towing lots of mass.
What will one use a V8 biturbo or V10biturbo or even a twin turbo V12 to do in Nigeria?
Run from Kogi to Lagos?
where the road?
you wan die?

I no mind get that kind big high performance V motors for Naija though

IMO, its up to anyone who wants to buy.