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by Will F
18 Apr 2011 15:17
Forum: 09. Engines
Topic: Donkey 4.2 vs Donkey2.5 TD5
Replies: 31
Views: 12149

Re: Donkey 4.2 vs Donkey2.5 TD5

Will I think perhaps the landie's design tends to attract drivers who are more willing to take it easy? :rolleyes: hmm, you referring to the old "slipper and pipe brigade" Yes there are a few of those around... :biggrin: From what year is 3.0L a 'safe' option? Ihave seen a few 2001/2002 m...
by Will F
18 Apr 2011 14:28
Forum: 09. Engines
Topic: Donkey 4.2 vs Donkey2.5 TD5
Replies: 31
Views: 12149

Re: Donkey 4.2 vs Donkey2.5 TD5

Thanks Peter! Great summary. ...you need to look at the 3l Diesel patrol, which will run away from the landy but also use slightly more fuel. Are these units really as bad as they say they are - or are they driven badly? Coming from a Landy stable - TD5 110 & Tdi 90 - one learns to apreciate the...
by Will F
18 Apr 2011 11:27
Forum: 09. Engines
Topic: Donkey 4.2 vs Donkey2.5 TD5
Replies: 31
Views: 12149

Donkey 4.2 vs Donkey2.5 TD5

Which of these donkeys will win: Nissan 4.2 n/a diesel vs Landy Td5 1. Acceleration (TD5: Good for size and weight) 2. Maintain 120kph cruising speed up hill and dale (TD5: 90- 100kph up Sir Lowrys Pass, average 100kph on N2 around Caledon) 3. Towing a 1 ton rubber duck and trailer (TD5: slight incl...

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