Differences between a ZS 1.6 and 1.8

[drewesq]

Apart from the CCs is there any difference? I remember reading somewhere that the suspension on a 1.6 is the same as the Rover and not the MG suspension. Can anyone confirm or deny this?

What other differences are there?

Thanks

[R8NMG]

Visually no exhaust cut out on the rear bumper for the 1.6. Smaller 15'' wheels.

[drewesq]

I have a cutout and 16" wheels, but then I also have a 180 front splitter, all was there when I bought it! Mine is a 2001 1.6 and although the service book and old MOTs say it is a 1.6 I understand they didn't make one in those days.... makes me think I actually have a 1.8

Where is the engine number located, I had a look the other day when I removed my rotten exhaust manifold heat shield, but couldn't see it!

[petet16]

As for suspension all the zs share the same rear shocks and springs irrespective of engine size, for the front suspension the 1.6 & 1.8 use the same shocks and springs.

The 2.5 and diesel also use the same items, none of the springs or shocks are shared with the 45 or 400.

[R8NMG]

Originally Posted by drewesq

Mine is a 2001 1.6 and although the service book and old MOTs say it is a 1.6 I understand they didn't make one in those days.... makes me think I actually have a 1.8

You are quite right, 2001 was when the Zed first appeared and there was no ZS110 in the line up. Probably didn't appear until 2003.

[R8NMG]

Originally Posted by drewesq

Mine is a 2001 1.6

Your profile says yours is a 2003 1.6. So is it a 2001 or 2003?

If its 2003 then it is a ZS 1.6. The exhaust cut out and 16" wheel can be easily changed. If its a 2001 then it is all abit strange.

[petet16]

His vin has 2D in it which is 2002 my.

[R8NMG]

Originally Posted by petet16

His vin has 2D in it which is 2002 my.

Is that not about right when the first 1.6 appeared?

[R8NMG]

One other thing is 1.6 has rear drum brakes rather than brake disks on the 1.8.

[petet16]

Is the engine number on the V5, if it starts 18K4 you have a 1.8.