Oversize engines designed to operate at low working loads with high efficiency, producing
less engine noise and vibration at normal cruising speed.
The Camry is also more comfortable and most importantly for me — quieter (less road noise,
less engine noise and less wind noise).
When it comes to the diesel sibling with a 5 - speed manual gearbox, this one also benefits with a lot
less engine noise (like the CVT) than the earlier diesel Amaze.
See how replacing yours could lead to better fuel economy, better performance, and
less engine noise!
Otherwise, it is remarkably quiet on the road, with little tire noise and
less engine noise to speak of.
There's
less engine noise, too: The four - cylinder turbo actually sounds more refined than the V - 6.
Not exact matches
Firstly, an electric motor makes
less noise than a conventional
engine and secondly, most electric cars are fitted with specially - developed low rolling resistance (EV) tires that make
less noise than traditional car tires.
Because 99 % of the time I will be within these RPM ranges, the
engine will be producing more horsepower without a lot of
noise or fuss, with better
engine longevity - the
engine will be producing more power at a lower RPM hence
less engine wear, and finally there is more instant acceleration when I need to accelerate without having to change down a gear every time, which I would have to do in the peaky
engine.
With
less sound deadening, the
engine seems to fill the cabin beautifully when you start it up, neither too loud nor too quiet and with a deeper more guttural
noise than an RS.
An Active Sound Enhancement feature amplifies «harmonious and exhilarating»
engine sounds while muffling
less - desirable
noises.
I thought it might be the
engine mounts as they were shot, but the
noise was still there (
less noticeable) after replacing them.
Those pounding up and down the motorway are
less likely to discover these shortcomings, and for them the excellent cabin quality and design, hushed
engines, absence of wind
noise and strong performance will all be enough to justify the purchase — but Audi can, and should, do better for one of its most desirable models.
The Evora is the same, perhaps a little more muted in its feedback and response, and there's certainly much
less noise from the
engine, road and suspension, but in essence the level of detail, the communication from the chassis is very similar.
I didn't venture far but the combination of little steering lock, a very firm ride, the sheer
noise of the
engine and «box and the centrifugal clutch's quite abrupt take - up made it feel
less resolved than, say, an Atom 3.5 R or Radical RXC Turbo would do.
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Engine and gearbox - Better economy, a smoother drive and
less noise from Land Rover's «Ingenium» powerplants.
Engine noise has been a talking point since the quieter, more fuel - efficient 1.6 liter V6 turbo hybrid power units were introduced in 2014 in place of the raspier and
less sophisticated V8
engines.
What makes this
engine stand out, even more, is the blending of power, efficiency, and refinement that gives the Cherokee
less vibration,
noise, and harshness.
At any speed, occupants are well insulated from wind and road
noise, as well as the
less charismatic sounds from the
engine.
The interior is
less isolated from
noise generated by the 3.7 - liter V6 than in the Lexus, but that can be forgiven thanks to the
engine's pleasant snarl under acceleration.
For $ 100,000 - plus, I'd want more
engine noise, and
less 1988 Hyundai Excel
noise — but, I'm sure the Porsche dealer would be all too eager to take a stab at fixing it for you.
Rather than the easy power of the V - 6, I had to get on the throttle harder with the four - cylinder, and was treated to more intrusive, and
less pleasant,
engine noise, not what I would want in the A6.
The
engine is quite refined at lower revs, but tyre
noise and wind rustle from the large door mirrors are
less impressive at high speeds.
When you want, the GS 450h lets you plod around in highly adjustable sofa - like chairs, insulated and isolated from excessive
engine noise or road harshness, while netting fuel efficiency not far below hybrids with
less than two - thirds the power.
With a 1.6 - liter, 80 - horsepower
engine vs. Samurai's 1.3 - liter, 64 - horsepower
engine, it also has far more energy and makes far
less mechanical
noise.
Even with the roof up the cabin can get a bit noisy in highway driving with wind
noise and the buzzy
engine adding to the tire roar on
less than ideal pavement surfaces.
And although it is quite a looker, aero was another major consideration for the development team, which worked to reduce coefficient of drag in the name of
less wind
noise, better
engine efficiency, and more downforce.
R18A
engines can make
noise due to the tensioner pulley failure, which has the service life of about 60,000 miles, sometimes
less.
The Civic also allows
less road and
engine noise into its cabin than the Corolla.
The climate controls are quieter, and there's
less road and
engine noise thanks to the suspension, insulation, and sound - reducing windshield.
There's still the bliss of all - electric mode, but wind and road
noise are
less than before, and the gas
engine's operation is
less obvious.
This four - cylinder common - rail turbo diesel is a fine
engine for the affordable end of the panel van range, although you do find yourself slightly
less willing to forgive the
noise levels above 2,000 rpm than you would be if there was a Renault diamond instead of a three - pointed star on the wheel hub ahead of you.
Other components including
engine mounts and sound deadening were tuned to ensure that the sporting elements of the exhaust were heard by the driver, but
less desirable
noises often associated with sports exhausts were attenuated.
The Route electric powertrain drives more low - end torque to the wheels than conventional diesel
engines, with
less fuel,
less emissions, and
less noise.
As expected, turn - in is much, much improved over
lesser Mercedes products, and as Roger notes, the suspension tuning and ultra-low profile tires provide so much cornering grip that the only way you are likely to ever hear much tire shrieking is by way of power oversteer or burnouts... in which case, really, you're just going to hear
engine noise.
The suspension silently absorbs road irregularities, and the cabin is remarkably quiet: there's
less engine, wind and road
noise than you would expect.
For one thing, Chevy's mechanics attacked
noise, vibration and harshness by designing a better intake manifold, finding a better way to mount the
engine and transaxle, and designing a new air - conditioning compressor - one that runs with
less vibration than the old one.
That confident chassis combines with the turbocharged inline six - cylinder diesel
engine that delivers strong performance via an orthodox eight - speed auto without any hint of lag and with
less noise and vibration than many petrol
engines.
Engine breathing also is enhanced through a
less restrictive intake design, and a large - bore high - performance exhaust system with an electronically controlled valve in the tailpipe that helps optimise back pressure and
noise output.
You also got ta consider the fact that
engine noise is considered a bit of a nuisance in this segment, which more or
less makes the whole V - 8 soundtrack thing a bit of a moot point.
«
Engine noise aside, in terms of design and dynamics the Mazda6 remains the most accomplished front - drive mid-size model in its class, and the addition of an array of new safety and convenience features for
less money should keep it ahead of the pack for a while longer.»
Surprisingly, the MINI was quieter and more refined than the Audi, with
less vibration and
engine noise across the rev range.
The more compact
engine block takes up
less space in the
engine bay, and the new counter-rotating shaft arrangement results in reduced vibrations for lower
noise levels.
Trucks sold with the V6
engine were equipped with the same heavy duty rear differential that was used in the turbocharged trucks, as well as a completely new transmission and transfer case; the transfer case was chain driven, although considered
less rugged, created
less cab
noise than the old gear - driven unit used behind the four - cylinder
engine.
Engine slightly
noise but with plenty of power, but price to pay with
less than desirable mileage.
You might wish for a bit more power and a bit
less noise from the
engine, too.
With a Genuine Polaris Pro-Fit Lock and ride front and rear windshield installed, it seemed the
engine noise was even
less evident.»
The six - speed also means that at motorway speeds the
engine revs lower than with a five - speed box, giving
less noise and lower consumption.
Noise levels are below average (which is good), but I would have liked to hear the
engine less: after all, it's just a diesel four - pot.
The
engine uses port injection for slower speeds and sedate driving, because it produces
less noise and vibration, and switches to the more powerful direct injection when you're keeping the revs high and slamming through the corners.
Our boats are powered by three 250 HP Yamaha Out Board Four - Stroke
Engines which offer more stability,
less noise,
less smoke and
less vibration.