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Old 09-08-2019, 03:02 AM
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I have a 75bhp 1.3 and I think it's not a bad run around but for a light 1.3 the performance is just woeful.
I'm comparing it to my old 1.3 Micra that to be honest would slaughter it. I struggle to stick with 1 litres. I have run diagnostics but doesn't appear to throw up any issues or codes.
Are they just poor performers or do they have parts restricting them or common faults???

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Old 09-08-2019, 07:31 AM
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I rather doubt there is anything restricting the engine; Mazda does a very good job of wringing pretty much every last bit of power out of their engines. The fact is, you have a 2,300 pound car with only 91 hp (not sure where you got the 75bhp figure from); in no way is that going to be considered a fast car. Question, which transmission do you have?
 
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Old 09-08-2019, 09:26 AM
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Hi

Sorry it's 84bhp which only makes it worse. It's not a particularly heavy car and I'm not expecting super speed but some would be nice.
It's a manual 5 speed.
It's just it's seems on par in bhp but not performance
 
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