Yes it's strange but if you drive a 1600cc 4/4 and the hope in a 1800cc one you will immediately notice the difference ove more low down torque.[/quote]
I assume you mean 'hop' not 'hope' Adrian?
I think Peter has hit the nail on the head, it's all about the longer stroke of the 2.3 and now the 2.5 which gives it the torque that is missing in the 2.0l. Maybe the only way of filling in the mid range is by turbo or supercharging, sadly too expensive to contemplate.
