what is the difference between vauxhall 16v and vvt engines?

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what is the difference between vauxhall 16v and vvt engines?

2007-03-21 08:19:37 · 3 answers · asked by colin p 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation

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Look at : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_valve_timing

2007-03-24 08:54:28 · answer #1 · answered by rookethorne 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

16v engines have one camshaft profile. VVT have 2. At higher revs, the cams change position slighty to give the driver more power. Honda is well known for their VTEC engines which are basically the same thing. Rover had VVC and Toyota has VVT.

2007-03-21 09:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by cartfan300 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

and VW have the w style engine

2007-03-21 23:57:32 · answer #3 · answered by gerry d 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋