3.6 engine or 4.0

[yewcheck]

What are the opinions on the engines are the newer 3.6 engine any better then the older 4.0?

[martinj999]

IMHO ... yes

[blueg33]

Tha depends really

When I was looking I saw engine of both types that needed a rebuild, and engines of both types that were fine.

The 4.0 litre has a bit more torque and a little bit more power, but unless you drive the two back to back IMO you can't tell that.

I wanted peace of mind, so I went for a car with a warrantied rebuild. When you look at history's there are cars that have had several re-builds, so going for one with a warranty and/or by a very well regarded engine builder was one of my criteria.

I like the fact that if I think the engine is making a noise it shouldn't, I can take it to TVRPower and be told not to worry, any problems belong to them

[collingbroon]

yewcheck said:

What are the opinions on the engines are the newer 3.6 engine any better then the older 4.0?

There is no real difference in terms of perfomance. It would all come down to how much talent the drivers had.

[yewcheck]

Thanks guys

[natben]

Very little difference and has already been said a bit more power and torque with the 4.0L but I think you would be better off with a rebuilt engine with a warranty but either option would have you with a smile on your face.

[Zippee]

Hardly any difference TBH, the 4.0 has a little more torque but nothing really noticeable on a drive. I have no problem keeping with 4.0s on a run.
The 3.6 is IMHO a little happier to rev freely but again not by a huge amount. As for rebuilds I know of both types that have required this but then again people also say the 3.6 is slightly less stressed and therefore potentially mroe reliable, though how true this is I don't know.
Personally, I'd go for the car with the best history and maintenance record rather than limit myself to one engine.

[truck71]

As an owner of a 3.6 following test drives in 4.0 cars I concur with the coments thus far- I couldn't tell the difference and never feel short changed in terms of performance, I'm the limiting factor. Plus they're several grand cheaper which is a bonus..