Would I notice a difference?

[Khare]

I find 16v is more economical when granny driving but 8v is more economical when flooring it. 16v is noticeably quicker than an 8v and it will leave an 8v in the dust.

[Len]

The 16v begs to be driven hard so go mad now and again and enjoy!

[Dmonday]

Any one who says an 8v is better is an idiot and deserves to be shot 16v for sure.

[Gavv8]

Any one who says an 8v is better is an idiot and deserves to be shot 16v for sure.

The 8v is better...

[Deano2711]

From what I can gather the 16v is no better on the off than an 8v but obviously when they get going the 16v would then leave the 8v behind. If you want speed then the 16v is the one but if you want something with a bit more poke but decent fuel economy and cheaper insurance then the 8v wins. They are identical for looks and comfort and features so it all depends what you want from the car but my personal choice is the 8v. I have owned 16v and VR's and find the 8v suitable for what I need 

[DaveHDi]

Thanks r the advice deano. Thought I'd made my mind up but now I'm not do sure. Lol

[thai-wronghorse]

16v.

[liva2704]

I think the choice should be made on how u drive,i have owned 16v and 8v (own 8v at the mo) and from my experience you have to rev the 16v more to get the best out of it whereas the 8vs torque band comes into play earlier than the 16v.Obviously the higher you get in the rev range then the 16v comes into its own but it also is going to weigh slightly more not a lot but a little,i think the best thing you can do is try a test drive in both and see how you feel.Also take into account running costs maintanence costs and even engine repair bills and ease of reparing the engine if anything went wrong.

[DaveHDi]

Ok that's gd thinking. Thanks for the advice

[VR6_Wherry]

I had an 8v, it sucked.