Which is better, MK5 or MK4?
Verdict: MK4 is legendary and timeless, MK5 is stylish but divisive. Aftermarket & Tuning Potential MK4: Unmatched tuning capability, 2JZ can handle 1,000+ hp with mods. MK5: Good tuning potential, but B58 is not as legendary as 2JZ. Engine & Performance Supra MK4 (A80): 3. L 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo inline-6, 276 hp (officially, but over 320 hp in reality), 431 Nm, 0-100 km/h in ~4. Supra MK5 (A90): 3. L BMW B58 single-turbo inline-6, 382 hp, 500 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 3. Verdict: The MK5 is quicker stock, but the MK4 has legendary tuning potential.Although the Mk5 Supra is an improvement over its predecessor when it comes to performance and technological features, this incarnation of the automotive industry will always be regarded as a classic. The Mk4 is supreme for Supra purists, even if the MK5 can proudly continue it into the 21st century.Although the Mk5 Supra is an improvement over its predecessor when it comes to performance and technological features, this incarnation of the automotive industry will always be regarded as a classic. The Mk4 is supreme for Supra purists, even if the MK5 can proudly continue it into the 21st century.Honestly it’s as reliable as how well it was maintained. Find out vehicle history but the risk with any older vehicle is wear and tear and unforeseen breakages that are unpredictable. The mk6 would be better and newer, but a if you found a clean mk5 well looked after and lower mileage they’re still gems.
What are the common problems with V5 engines?
The balance and space issues inherent to a V5 engine, the awkward, uneven rocking, the fact that there are other, more effective ways to arrange five cylinders, and the fact that you could pretty much fit a V6 into the same space, all make the V5 effectively useless as a practical engine layout. Are V5 engines expensive? The engines themselves might not be the most expensive, but their rarity can make them harder to find and potentially pricier to maintain compared to common engines like V6s.
How much horsepower does a Mk4 Golf V5 have?
The V5 was available in 150 bhp/110 kW (1997-2000) and 170 bhp/125 kW (1999-2003) versions. Even compared to the fairly rare straight-five engine, V5 engine designs are very uncommon.