It also had a 4.11 diff
But the reality is the slant 4 is a better engine. Certainly pulls better, and more economical. Not a lot heavier either. Downside is the water pump and stupid head stud angle.
Of course, our mk3 spit has approx 110 or so BHP from a 1300. That thing is quick, and actually very economical at "ahem" motorway speeds. Twin 40's, fast road cam, headwork etc etc. Pulls well too, and that is partly down to the megajolt map doing things a clockwork dizzy can't (reduces advance in one area where the cam normally has a torque dip) . Then there is my yellow spit, 180bhp+ from an engine that cost me £1700 by the time it was in the car, rebuilt and running with all engine ancillaries. That IS good value. Oh, and it will do 40mpg
People ask why I don't do std cars. Answers above. Saying that, I could be tempted by a dolly 1850 when the Toledo expires. Think I need to keep the sprint box and axle though, the 1850 is probably a bit delicate for me. See,there I go again....