Quote Originally Posted by Alk-3 View Post
I'd like to know how it compares to the 2.25 I have now.
There are always the published power specs. Being a data junkie I just happen to have some on hand.

Land Rover:

2.25L 8:1 head petrol: 70 HP @ 4000 RPM, 120 lbft @ 2000 RPM

2.5L petrol: 83 HP @ 4000 RPM, 133 lbft @ 2000 RPM

2.25L diesel: 60 HP @ 4000 RPM, 103 lbft @ 1800 RPM

2.5L diesel: 68 HP @4000 RPM, 117 lbft @ 1800 RPM

2.5L turbo diesel: 84 HP @4000 RPM, 150 lbft @1800 RPM

200tdi (2.5L): 111 HP @ 4000 RPM, 146 lbft @ 1800 RPM

300tdi (2.5L) 113 HP @ 4000 RPM, 195 lbft @ 1800 RPM (torque may be in error or in NM/LbFt)


Mercedes:
OM616 (2.4L) after Aug '78: Early- 65HP @ 4200 RPM, late - 72 HP @4400 RPM, 97 lbft @2400 RPM

OM617 (3L, 5 cyl) '81-'85: Pre Aug '83 - 123 HP @ 4350, post Aug '83 - 125 HP @ 4350, 170 lbft @ 2400 RPM