If both engines are tuned up and running correctly the difference is
there.  Not huge, but enough to help get over some of those hills!  My
Whitestar is running the stock 2.1 on 15" wheels and it cruises well
between 120-130kph (GPS true speed).  I can't say any of my 1.9's ever did
that very well.

On a side note, my 3H diesel 5 speed showed up on the weekend.   2.0TDI
project is about to begin.....who wanted a 2,1?  :)

Jason
Uberbus

On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 8:37 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
>         I’d be interested in hearing from those that have had both a 1.9
> and a 2.1 motor.
>
> A friend replaced his 1.9 last year with a rebuilt 2.1 and said it was
> stronger but not anything to write home about.  He seemed to think his 1.9
> was close enough that I keep considering maybe just getting my 1.9 re built
> by one of our skilled list members.
>
> So, what real differences in power are there?
>
> And, are there any benefits to my earlier 1.9?
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto
>
>