Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
100 HP
90 HP
Torque:
240 NM
240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
14.9 seconds
7.9 seconds
Renault Trafic 2001 engine produces 10 HP more power than Renault Trafic 2006, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Renault Trafic 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.0
7.9
Real fuel consumption:
7.8 l/100km
7.8 l/100km
By specification Renault Trafic 2001 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic 2006, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Trafic 2001 could require 15 litres more fuel.
Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Vivaro, Nissan Primastar
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets:
no
yes
The Renault Trafic 2006 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Renault Trafic 2001 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Renault Trafic 2001 1.9 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.78 m
4.78 m
Width:
1.90 m
1.90 m
Height:
1.97 m
1.96 m
Both cars are similar in size. Renault Trafic 2001 and Renault Trafic 2006 are practically the same length.
